buyer - purchasing

Durabuilt Windows & Doors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials company in Edmonton is seeking an entry-level purchasing professional. The role involves purchasing specialized equipment and negotiating with suppliers, requiring effective communication and time management skills. Candidates should have a college diploma and approximately 1-2 years of experience. This position is fully on-site with no remote work options. Benefits include group insurance. If you're detail-oriented and can work under pressure, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in purchasing.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and consult with them.
• Review quotations and monitor delivery schedules.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Education

College diploma or certificate from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages

English

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Review quotations
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Additional Information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities:
  • Ability to work independently
  • 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

Benefits

• Financial benefits:
  • Group insurance benefits

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Building Materials