Senior buyer - purchasing

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Bilingue
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work setting

Private sector
Manufacture

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
Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Negotiate offers from suppliers
Consult with suppliers
Hire, train and supervise staff
Review quotations
Determine contract terms and conditions
Award contracts to appropriate parties
Establish delivery schedules
Monitor progress of delivery schedules
Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Provide customer service
Internal audit
Read blueprint, schemas and drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word
MS Office
Electronic mail
Database management
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
Accounting software

Area of specialization

Industrial

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large caseload

Personal suitability

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player
Time management
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)?

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Parking available