senior buyer - purchasing

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in York Region, Markham, seeks a skilled professional to manage equipment purchases and supplier negotiations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong negotiation skills, and 3-5 years of experience. Benefits include a health care plan, dental coverage, and team building opportunities, with no remote work option.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and determine contract terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Client focus

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Quick Books

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• 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
• Internal audit

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Windows

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities