Senior buyer - purchasing

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

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)?

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