Buyer

Ledcor; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and maintenance firm in Port Moody, BC is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for projects. Responsibilities include maintaining supplier relationships, assisting operations personnel, and ensuring adherence to company policies. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in procurement and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work in a recognized inclusive company.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a similar environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational and mathematical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of equipment and materials.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Assist operations personnel to meet project requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Experience with JDE Purchasing or other procurement programs

ASCM or NISCL certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

You are a Buyer responsible for the day-to-day procurement of equipment, consumables and materials as dictated by project. As the Buyer you will sustain active supplier relationships to maintain a reliable source of supply, while building internal customer relationships through working closely with the operations personnel to help meet project requirements.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures that all items purchased and managed adhere to the policies and procedures of Ledcor
• Expedites items as required
• Researches and identifies purchasing opportunities to ensure that the lowest total cost of ownership is achieved for Ledcor
• Maintains relationships with existing suppliers to ensure that they are committed to supporting our long-term needs
• Assists operations personnel to help meet the project requirements with regards to equipment, materials or other procured needs
• Works closely with accounting to ensure timely payment of all supplier invoices occurs
• Provides assistance to all departments in obtaining quotes for purchasing needs
• Works collaboratively with operations personnel to ensure procedures are followed

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar environment, with specific experience with JDE Purchasing (preferred) and/or other computer procurement programs
• ASCM or NISCL certification preferred
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Internet
• Strong analytical, organizational and mathematical skills
• Able to project a friendly, open manner and communicate well with management, co-workers, internal customers, suppliers, and client representatives
• Adaptable to changing environments and rapid pace
• Previous ERP experience is a definite asset
• Able to work well under pressure on a number of tasks with imposing deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good work ethic, self-motivated, and effectively works independently or within a team environment

Compensation

$63,200 - $86,900 Annually

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.