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Rate: $50$52/hourDuration: ASAP March 5, 2027Travel: Not requiredAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Lead Buyer to manage procurement and sourcing activities across Canada and support North American operations. This role will focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end procurement and sourcing activitiesConduct market analysis across indirect spend categoriesRun RFX processes and negotiate supplier contractsBuild and maintain strong vendor and stakeholder relationshipsDrive cost savings and procurement process improvementsEnsure compliance with procurement policies and risk controlsCollaborate with legal on contract terms and agreementsTrack sourcing activities and prepare procurement reportsSupport category management and procurement best practicesRequired Skills & Experience7+ years of experience in procurement / strategic sourcingStrong experience in contract negotiation and vendor managementKnowledge of category management and sourcing methodologiesAbility to manage multiple stakeholders effectivelyStrong analytical and communication skillsExperience with procurement tools (Ariba, Ivalua, Beeline or similar)Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPointFluent in English and FrenchNice to HaveExperience in financial services or banking industryProject management exposureExperience in large, global or regulated environmentsAI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.