Buyer

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Canadian company is looking for a Supply Chain Buyer in Saint John, New Brunswick. The role involves procurement of goods and services, negotiation of contracts, and collaboration with various teams to enhance the procurement process. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, experience in procurement, and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer service and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a procurement-related field.
• Strong collaboration and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of goods and services via sourcing and negotiations.
• Negotiate all commercial aspects of purchases.
• Develop and implement contract strategies for maintenance services.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Self-Motivated

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution

Job description

Overview

As a JDI Supply Chain Buyer, you will work as part of a cross functional team with Project Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to support all aspects of our procure to pay process (P2P).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• 2-5 Years of experience in a Procurement related field
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure
• Engages interest and participation from others and has a collaborative approach
• Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload and maintaining a high attention to detail
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers
• Post-Secondary Education or Diploma

Responsibilities

• Procurement of goods and services via sourcing and negotiations
• Negotiate all commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases
• Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery
• Develop and implement contract strategies for facilities maintenance and services
• Issuing and of RFPs and Purchase Orders to new/existing suppliers
• Enable business leaders to make informed decisions by providing options and recommendations based on market data and analysis
• Prioritization and ability to change tasks based on immediate rush requirements from site(s)
• Negotiate/lead discussions for any post contract disputes
• Opportunities to challenge yourself daily by making quick and creative decisions to meet requirements of the site in a fast-paced environment
• Build, maintain and manage relationships with key vendors and customers
• Daily/weekly management of divisional KPIs and initiatives
• Identify and capture cost savings and opportunities to support reciprocal affiliate business