chief buyer

Government of Canada - Central; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada, is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience. The role requires establishing contact with suppliers, negotiating prices, and selecting merchandise for resale. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and possess efficient interpersonal skills. This position is on-site with no remote options available. Benefits include group insurance and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase.
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent experience

Industrial engineering

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Industrial engineering

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Review requirements of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase
• Select and purchase merchandise for resale

Additional information Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized

Benefits Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Wellness program