Buyer-Strategic Sourcing and Procurement-Freight

Buyer-Strategic Sourcing And Procurement-Freight

Brickworks is seeking a results-driven Buyer Freight & MRO Categories to join our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team. This role will manage sourcing, negotiations, and supplier relationships across both freight and MRO (equipment, spare parts, consumables, and services). You will support sourcing initiatives, execute procurement strategies, ensure cost competitiveness, improve service levels, and reduce supply chain risks. Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in category initiatives, market and supplier research, and aligning procurement activities with company objectives.

Duties :

• Conduct spend analysis for freight and MRO categories to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for consolidation.
• Research freight markets (LTL, FTL, parcel, etc.) and MRO suppliers (parts, consumables, services) to benchmark costs and support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with plants, operations, and procurement teams to capture category requirements.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for both freight and MRO.
• Contribute to initiatives that deliver cost savings, improve service, and reduce supply chain risk.
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs and RFPs for freight services and MRO goods / services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with carriers, 3PLs, and MRO suppliers.
• Participate in supplier selection, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain supplier and carrier records, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service performance.
• Support day-to-day procurement activities, including spot freight quotes, MRO requisitions, and supplier communications.
• Track and manage contracts, renewals, and compliance with company policies for both categories.
• Work with internal teams to forecast freight volumes and MRO demand, ensuring availability and budget alignment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities such as freight consolidation, mode shifting, supplier consolidation, and inventory optimization.
• Track supplier and carrier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery, on-time performance, claims).
• Assist in preparing dashboards and reports for management review across freight and MRO.
• Use data insights to recommend improvements in routing, lane mix, supplier utilization, and sourcing strategies.

Required Skills / abilities :

Education and experience requirements :

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and as such, the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and / or other management personnel as required.

At Brickworks, integrity is the foundation of everything we buildwhether it's our products, our relationships, or our workplace culture. We're committed to treating our people with the same care and respect that we bring to our craftsmanship.

As part of our dedication to transparency, equity, and compliance with local pay disclosure laws, we include salary ranges in all job postings where required. For this position, the expected salary range is $70,000 $85,000 annually, based on factors such as experience, skill set, and geographic location. This range reflects our commitment to fair and competitive compensation, informed by market benchmarks and internal equity.

Final compensation will be determined through a thoughtful hiring process that considers each candidate's unique qualifications and fit for the role. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and morebecause we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally.

At Brickworks, we're proud to cultivate a workplace that's inclusive, collaborative, and driven by excellence. We don't just build structureswe build careers, communities, and a culture where people can thrive.