Buyer - purchasing

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Mining Industry
• Industry

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Process purchases
• Prepare purchase orders
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender

Computer and technology knowledge

• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Subsidised public transportation