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Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.\nOur workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.\nThe Howe Sound Mill, located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Buyer to join our Procurement Team\nAs a valued member of our Procurement Team and working with the support of the Manager, Supply Chain, you will source, procure and manage inventory of designated commodities. Lead strategic negotiate and secure services as required to support Company operations and projects, and accountable/support general purchasing as assigned while assuring all activities are performed in an ethical, economical and quality manner. Cost control measures, detailed inventory analysis, project progress monitoring and scope management will be a primary focus.\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nNegotiate/secure services through sourcing and negotiations.\nManage and negotiation of various contracts and contractor rates for site services.\nProcurement/management of inventory.\nMonitor market trends.\nPrioritization and multitask of duties to support immediate rush requirements\nMay require flexibility in work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support operations when necessary.\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\nThe ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive procurement professional with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. You are comfortable working in a complex industrial environment, balancing day-to-day purchasing requirements with cost management, supplier relationships and operational priorities and have the following skills and qualifications:\nPost Secondary designation in Supply Chain Management/Procurement or equivalent in Basic Purchasing Fundamentals required.\nMinimum three (3) years experience in Procurement, Materials Management, Project Management.\nExperience with Pulp and Paper industry an asset.\nSAP experience, MRP analysis, process and experience with Microsoft programs required.\nStrong written and oral communication skills.\nStrong leadership, negotiation, and communications skills in both dynamic team environments and with vendors.\nWhy Join Domtar?\nThis is an opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic industrial environment, contributing to strategic procurement, supplier relationships, cost management, and operational reliability. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, annual bonus plan, extensive relocation support, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $98,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.\nDomtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. 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