Buyer II – Hybrid (London, ON/Guelph, ON)

Are you…   

Interested in working for an international and diverse company?

Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?

Looking for a friendly and supportive team?

If so, read on!

Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family-friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.

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We offer:

• Benefits starting day 1 including medical/dental/vision, Group RSP with Pension Plan.
• Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Comprehensive training that includes on-the-job mentorship through senior coworkers
• Starting vacations at 15 days per year

The Buyer II is responsible for managing key supplier relationships and procurement of essential commodities, ensuring timely project delivery, budget control, and contributing to margin improvements. This role supports both strategic and tactical purchasing, focusing on maintaining the procure-to-pay (P2P) process in a dynamic, project-based, custom-engineered environment. The Buyer II collaborates with project managers, engineers, logistics, finance, quality assurance, and sales teams.

This position is part of the Aria Filtra Supply Chain Team and will be hybrid in London, Ontario, or Guelph, Ontario.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Own the commodity management process for the assigned categories, from upfront sales support, through the Purchase 2 Pay (P2P) Process including but not limited to: RFQs, order placement, order managements and reconciliation of; shipments, invoicing, warranty claims, etc.
• Negotiate and procure buyout commodities (valves, instruments, compressors, etc.).
• Review requisitions and Engineering releases for completeness to ensure items and services quoted are a match, specifications are met, and the scope of work is entirely captured

• Qualify, develop, and approve suppliers using an established supplier qualification process, while ensuring contract adherence.
• Maintain accurate Project Procurement Plans and Project Materials Budgets.

• Support strategic plans in support of managing the total spend of specific categories and drive continual cost reduction.
• Engage and drive the disciplines to engage with internal owners and vendors to develop methods of cost reduction.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Post- Secondary in Business or Supply Chain Management, with a minimum of 3-5 years of Procurement/Category Experience.
• MRP / ERP materials planning system experience i.e.: SAP/LN.
• Knowledge of Project Life Cycle.
• Strong user experience with Microsoft Office applications; especially Excel, Word, MS Project, and Reporting.
• Ability to travel internationally for business needs, 5 to 10% of the time.

It would be great if you also possess:

• Prefer CSCMP and/or ISM certification or commitment to pursue on a yearly basis.
• Project Business Experience a plus.
• LN experience a plus.
• Strong digital literacy (data analysis, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, statistical tools)
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting.

Every person is unique, but we all have something in common: the need for safe, clean water. And it’s only by bringing together people with diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds that we can solve the complex water problems of our changing world.

At Trojan Technologies (www.trojantechnologies.com), we believe success for all comes from the contributions of every single one of us. That’s why we foster an environment where every associate has a voice, is valued and respected, and feels safe sharing their thoughts. After all, sharing our different viewpoints and experiences is what enables us to find creative and innovative ways to accomplish our shared goals.

Trojan is proud to be a Water Quality company in Veralto (NYSE: VLTO).  Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. That is the tomorrow Veralto is creating today.  Veralto is a $5B global leader in essential technology solutions made up of over 16,000 associates across our Water Quality and Product Identification segments all united by a powerful purpose: Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

At Trojan Technologies we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part-time at the Company location identified above and part-time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Trojan Technologies can provide.  

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.

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