Buyer

Nasittuq Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in operation and maintenance services seeks a Buyer to manage procurement for the North Warning System. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of logistics experience and relevant post-secondary education, ensuring the best value in procurement processes. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders and vendor relationships while following safety guidelines for materials. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ related experience in a high-volume purchase, materials management, or logistics environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement methods.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchase orders for day-to-day operations.
• Conduct buying and demand planning activities.
• Create and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management

Post-secondary education in Logistics

Post-secondary education in Material Management

Tools

Maximo

Oracle

Oracle Discoverer

Job description

Join Nasittuq for a unique and rewarding experience!

Nasittuq provides Operation & Maintenance services for the North Warning System (NWS). The NWS is a joint Canada and United States early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in Northern Canada; a Control Centre and Support Centre located in North Bay, ON and a Contract Management Office located in Ottawa, ON.

SCOPE:

The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of material for the North Warning System (NWS) Contract at the CMO location (Ottawa). This position also provides technical direction to all purchasing groups to ensure that the procurement of goods and services are the best value based on price, quality, and timely delivery and are within the guidelines of the NWS contract.

Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter along with their resume/application.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, approves, or recommends for approval purchase orders in support of day-to-day, AWR (projects) and sealift after verifying them for conformity to policy procedures and good business practices.
• Issue Purchase orders and follow-up regularly with vendors to ensure material is received within expected timelines.
• Conduct key buying and demand planning activities.
• Promote and develop contact with external suppliers to establish new sources of supply.
• Create and maintain vendor relationships.
• Ensure that purchased items that require special handing of goods are delivered to sites according to WHMIS, TDG and hazardous material guidelines.
• Consult with the site teams in identifying and analyzing logistical problems and recommending solutions.
• Assists customers in identifying material requirements through database research.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiatives of Nasittuq.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five years’ related experience in a high-volume purchase, materials management, or logistics environment

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Material Management preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement methods

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Adaptability and ability to manage priorities with diligence and work cross-culturally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement methods.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate and contribute within a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, purchasing, warehousing, storage facilities, or material handling equipment
• Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A working knowledge of Maximo, Oracle, and/or Oracle Discoverer would be an asset.
• A working knowledge of project management would also be an asset.
  
  

Qualified and interested candidates please apply!

Nasittuq is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified groups. Inuit Land Claim Beneficiary applicants are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE ENROLLED UNDER AN INUIT NUNANGAT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY HIRING. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SELF-IDENTIFY.

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Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.