Buyer

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables while meeting criteria such as specification price quantity quality safety and delivery date.
• Develops general commodity knowledge by working with procurement experts using supplier resources and acquisition assignments.
• Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases.
• Develops and maintains constructive and customer focused working relationships with stakeholders.
• Identifies evaluates and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables activities and schedule.
• Coordinates all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies outstanding or overdue deliveries warranty claims and return of material.
• Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests.
• Resolves conflicts between purchaser and supplier for standard purchases.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Maintains preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelors diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures project life cycles and construction resources and equipment.
• Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
• Awareness of commonly used construction materials permanent/non-permanent materials services tools and equipment.
• Clear understanding of Best Value.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.