senior buyer - purchasing

Job Description

<p><p>Posted on December 15, 2025 by Employer details <b>Canadian Light Source Inc.</b></p>
<h3>Senior Buyer – Purchasing</h3>
<p>Location: Saskatoon, SK</p>
<p>Work location: On site</p>
<p>Salary: $78,277 per year</p>
<p>Term: Full time</p>
<p>Start: As soon as possible</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Purchases goods and/or services in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate requisitions, quotations, agreements, and purchase orders are in place.</li>
<li>Assists CLS staff with sourcing goods and services by identifying and interacting with potential vendors and obtaining quotations, as needed.</li>
<li>Processes change orders and resolves procurement-related issues.</li>
<li>Facilitates P-Card (credit card) transactions and performs reconciliations.</li>
<li>Sets up vendors in the financial accounting system.</li>
<li>Supports ReQlogic users through training and troubleshooting.</li>
<li>Assists in the preparation and issuing of competitive bid documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, RFT) and procurement contracts.</li>
<li>Assists with evaluations and conducts post-award monitoring and/or expediting of procurements, as needed.</li>
<li>Responds to Customs/Importation inquiries and provides recommendations to resolve issues.</li>
<li>Provides activity updates, written or verbal, as required.</li>
<li>Maintains procurement files and documentation (electronic and/or paper), including supplier correspondence.</li>
<li>Participates in the continuous improvement of procurement-related processes.</li>
<li>Participates in cross-training of other in-scope Finance positions and provides back-up support as required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications & Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Grade 12 diploma and relevant post-secondary diploma/certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
<li>Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.</li>
<li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.</li>
<li>Strong organizational abilities and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: SaskJobs #1477161</p>
<p>Advertised until: 2026-01-04</p></p>
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