Buyer - Purchasing

Technosub; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rouyn-Noranda is looking for a skilled procurement specialist to oversee purchasing functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in procurement and will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers, developing specifications for equipment and materials, and ensuring operational logistics. This position requires on-site work, with no remote options available. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or related field.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for equipment and supplies.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and consult with them.
• Organize and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Bilingual

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Tools

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

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

Experience

5 years or more

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

Work setting: Manufacture

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
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Support for youths Support for Indigenous people Support for mature workers

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)