senior buyer - purchasing

NorQuest College; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing and logistics in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in procurement and hold relevant certifications. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and maintaining inventory. This role offers excellent health and long-term benefits along with a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paid time off

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement or managing contracts.
• Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada required.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Purchase specialized equipment and materials as needed.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and review quotations.
• Maintain inventory and develop cost control procedures.

Skills

Purchasing, procurement / acquisitions

Logistics management

Negotiation

Client focus

Excellent communication

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

Oracle

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 5 years or more
• Purchasing, procurement / acquisitions and contracts management
• Logistics, materials, and supply chain management
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Public school
• Public sector

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
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit
• Process credit cards, vouchers and other payments
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• Oracle
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Process improvement
• Risk management

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities