Ville : Richmond

Catégorie : Yearly Direct Hire

Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing

Employeur : The Adecco Group

Adecco is seeking an experienced International Senior Buyer on behalf of our client in Richmond, BC. This is a strategic leadership role focused on managing global supplier relationships, optimizing procurement strategies, and ensuring a steady, cost-effective supply of commodity panels and board products for the Canadian market.

• Pay Rate: $120k-$125k/year.
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Lead the end-to-end process of international purchasing, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and logistics coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across Asia, Brazil, and other key global markets.
• Conduct market research and analysis to track global trends, pricing, and supply risks.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and contract terms while maintaining high product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including product management, sales, and operations — to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve margins, and enhance procurement efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery standards.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and supply planning to ensure consistent inventory availability.
• Represent the company in supplier meetings and trade events to strengthen partnerships and market intelligence.
• Contribute to long-term procurement strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability goals.

• Legal eligibility to work and reside in Canada.
• Minimum 10 years of international buying or commodity sourcing experience, preferably within panels, wood products, or construction materials.
• Proven expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and building long-term vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of global market dynamics, pricing trends, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated success in achieving measurable business results and improving profitability.
• Experience sourcing from Asia and Latin America is strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.
• Based in British Columbia or open to relocation.

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