Buyer, Senior
Linamar — Guelph, ON, Canada
Posted 2026-11-02
Job Title: Buyer, Senior
Job Summary
Under general direction, responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product requirements established by various departments within the organization. Responsible for supporting the sourcing and procurement of production materials, raw materials, fabricated components, equipment, and services. This role may include responsibility for metals and other commodity-based purchases requiring an understanding of supplier markets, material specifications, cost drivers, market trends, and supply chain risks. May give some guidance and direction to other Buyers and clerks.
Responsibility
- Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
- The Global Operating System Plays;
- OHSAS 18001: Health and Safety management system standard;
- ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard;
- TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by the company.
- Assess requirements and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
- Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
- Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Involved in business unit to resolve quality, commercial or servicing issues with suppliers.
- Ongoing negotiations with supplier contracts to ensure servicing incentives are identified.
- Participate with plants to identify strategic suppliers and purchasing initiatives.
- Outsourcing projects which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFQ’s, request for proposals and sourcing new suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships with manufacturers, mills, service centers, distributors, and processors as required.
- Source and negotiate production materials, including raw materials and commodity-based products, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
- Monitor commodity and material market conditions, cost drivers, lead times, industry trends, and capacity constraints that may impact purchasing decisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to evaluate material specifications, sourcing alternatives, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Support supplier negotiations involving commercial terms, material surcharges, market adjustments, freight costs, and long-term supply agreements.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to material availability, geopolitical events, tariff impacts, and market volatility.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, materials management, or related field experience.
- PMAC certification or minimum two years equivalent in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control background.
Required Skills/Experience
- Essential Skills
- Reading: 3
- Document Use: 3
- Numeracy: 3
- Three to five years minimum experience in procurement, sourcing, or commodity management within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing production materials, raw materials, fabricated components, commodity-based products, and/or metal products would be considered an asset.
- Experience working directly with manufacturers, mills, service centers, distributors, or processors is preferred.
- Strong understanding of supplier markets, material cost drivers, commercial negotiations, and supply chain risk management.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, certifications, and quality requirements.
- Experience purchasing steel, aluminum, stainless steel, specialty alloys, titanium, castings, forgings or other engineered materials an asset.
- Familiarity with mill-direct and service-center procurement models is an asset.
- Understanding of commodity-driven pricing structures, including raw material surcharges, alloy premiums, market indices, and contractual pricing mechanisms is an asset.
- Knowledge of material certifications, mill test reports (MTRs) and industry specifications is an asset.
- Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers regarding material grades, processing capabilities, lead times, capacity constraints, and market conditions is an asset.
- Experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development activities is an asset.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Counsel
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.