Senior buyer - purchasing
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: Bilingual
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 5 years or more
Asset languages
- Portuguese
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
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
Type of product
- Electronic components
Computer and technology knowledge
- JD Edwards
- MS Word
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- MS Office
- SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- Microsoft Dynamics AX (x++)
- Sage Accounting Software
Area of specialization
- Industrial
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
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