buyer - purchasing

L.P. Custom Machining Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machining is seeking a purchasing professional to manage procurement of equipment and materials. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or related field is an asset.
• Knowledge of computer and technology is essential.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or services.
• Negotiate offers and consult with suppliers.
• Monitor delivery schedules and provide customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

Database management

Electronic mail

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask