Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer / Senior Purchasing Buyer at Ballard Power Systems Europe AS

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, ERP/MRP Systems, Total Cost of Ownership, Supply Chain Risk Management, RFQ Management, Inventory Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Demand Forecasting, Supplier Auditing, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Project Management

Industry

Fuel Cell Manufacturing

Description

About the Role Ballard’s Supply Chain Group has an immediate opening for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer / Senior Purchasing Buyer. This role serves as the primary commercial interface between Ballard and a portfolio of strategic global suppliers across complex and multi-category commodities. The position ensures reliable supply, optimized inventory, and competitive total cost structures across multiple manufacturing facilities and product lines. You will be accountable for on-time delivery (OTD) of critical and technically complex materials while balancing supply risk, inventory turns, working capital, and total cost of ownership. This role plays a key part in supporting both new product development and ongoing production of hydrogen fuel cell engines, working cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Product Development in a dynamic manufacturing environment. ---------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities * Serve as the commercial lead and primary interface for assigned strategic global suppliers across complex and multi-category commodities * Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, competitive total cost of ownership, and long-term supplier performance * Manage a diversified portfolio of technically complex materials to support both Program and Production objectives * Drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance by reviewing ERP/MRP signals and demand forecasts, executing purchase orders, and optimizing inventory levels and working capital * Negotiate and implement supply agreements, including pricing, payment terms, logistics terms, warranties, and risk allocation * Lead cross-functional supplier selection activities, including RFQs, supplier audits, technical evaluations, and Supplier Scorecard performance reviews * Maintain deep knowledge of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, financial health, and geopolitical exposure * Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate potential supply interruptions or risks * Partner with Product Development teams from early concept stages to assess cost drivers, manufacturability, supply risk, and feasibility * Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of procurement policies and governance ---------------------------------------- Qualifications & Experience * Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, or related discipline * Professional procurement accreditation (e.g., CIPS, SCMP, CPSM) is preferred * 6+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and/or senior purchasing roles * Manufacturing experience in complex, engineered, or multi-component environments (automotive, industrial equipment, energy systems, or similar) is highly desirable * Demonstrated experience managing global suppliers and technically complex commodities * Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems * Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines * Comfortable operating in a fast paced, changing environment ---------------------------------------- Key Competencies * Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen * Results-driven with a high sense of ownership and urgency * Analytical and disciplined, with strong data integrity mindset * Creative problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity * Effective negotiator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders * Strong verbal and written communication skills — clear, structured, and decisive

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary commercial lead for strategic global suppliers to ensure supply continuity and competitive cost structures for hydrogen fuel cell engines. Manage technically complex materials and drive on-time delivery while balancing inventory levels and working capital.