senior buyer - purchasing

Manpower Services Canada Limit; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a construction company. Responsibilities include purchasing equipment and supplies, negotiating with suppliers, and assessing requirements. Candidates must be committed to maintaining high standards and working under pressure. This full-time position requires a valid driver's license, and it offers an annual salary of $85,000. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Canada. The job posting will be active until January 21, 2026.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Windows

MS Outlook

Job description

senior buyer - purchasing Recruitment agency

Job details

• Location Dartmouth , NS B3B 0H4
• Salary 85,000 annually / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Construction company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Establish delivery schedules
• Provide customer service

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-21

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