Associate Buyer

Description

We are seeking a motivated Associate Buyer to support procurement and supply chain activities across our programs. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the right materials and services are sourced efficiently and strategically, while having the opportunity to develop foundational skills in sourcing, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic environment. This is a hands-on opportunity to launch your career in supply chain while contributing to meaningful, complex programs that have a real impact. We’re looking for someone eager to learn, proactive, and ready to make an impact.

In this role, you will:

• Support and lead sourcing activities, including negotiating scope, pricing, timelines, and terms to deliver best value
• Coordinate supplier selection and contribute to purchase orders and subcontract awards
• Help manage supplier performance, resolving issues and ensuring on-time delivery
• Monitor costs, track budgets, and support change management processes
• Stay informed on market trends and explore new technologies and supplier capabilities
• Build strong supplier relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to forecasting and planning activities to meet program needs
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams on new product launches and design changes

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in business or supply chain related discipline
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships
• A knack for negotiation and influencing outcomes
• A creative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn, 10% US/Int’l) and possess / be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field
• Technical aptitude
• Financial aptitude

The Associate Buyer opening is a current vacant position at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada.  The base salary hiring range for this position is $56,000 to $70,000 per year. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including relevant experience, technical and non-technical skills, and education and certifications. Once in the role, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through the full salary range based on performance. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include additional components of our total compensation package, such as our incentive award program and other rewards like health benefits, employee profit-sharing, retirement savings, and more. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss all details of our total rewards offering with you.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [email protected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.