Senior Buyer - PL#62490

Peter Lucas Project Management is a group of energetic and curious problem-solvers; we are currently looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we provide a variety of work, professional challenges, and incredible learning opportunities in an environment where staff has targeted professional growth support, an engaging leadership team, a diverse community of colleagues, mentorship, health and dental benefits, and not to mention an opportunity to work on some of Canada's most dynamic projects. We seek to create an environment where everyone can find success in a career they are passionate about while being compensated fairly and contributing to a better future.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with the company’s objectives, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely, high-quality acquisition of materials and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive efficient procurement processes across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support business goals and project requirements.
• Identify cost-saving and value-optimization opportunities without compromising quality or reliability.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly and implement improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to mitigate risk and leverage opportunities.
• Lead negotiations for goods and services to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Collaborate with legal and other departments to review and finalize contractual agreements as required.
• Implement and maintain ethical sourcing practices.
• Track and report on cost savings, cost avoidance, and procurement KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including issuing RFQs, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Lead or support the evaluation and contract award process.
• Facilitate meetings with key vendors and maintain accurate records and minutes.
• Act as a liaison between engineering consultants, contractors, site operations, and technical teams.
• Maintain agreement tracking and other reporting tools to ensure transparency and accountability.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or courses in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field (preferred).
• SCMP designation or equivalent certificate (preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or contract administration role, ideally in mining, construction, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven experience in RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and SAP 4/HANA.
• Team-oriented with attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing procurement for mining or construction projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with vendor performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives (preferred).
• Exposure to project-based procurement in capital projects or large-scale operations (preferred).

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Company Pension Matching.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

 We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

 As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.