Reporting to the Director of Sales and Purchasing, you will be expected to receive, analyse and question requests from project managers and the estimation department. As a buyer, you will have to make sure you understand the specific needs, do the necessary researches and contacts, analyze the options and make your recommendations. You will need to be rigorous and organised as we will be counting on you to purchase products from suppliers and subcontractors, all the way through the reception of the merchandise.
State:
Permanent
Schedule:
Full time
Quarter:
Day
Number of hours per week:
40 hours
Salary:
to be discussed
Job start date:
2015-07-09
Detailed description:
Employment context
• Custom manufacturing projects
• Wide range of products and services (wood, acrylic, glass, lighting, architectural hardware, metal, etc.)
• Short deadlines for research and manufacturing
• Sourcing out of Canada, the US and Asia
• Predominantly francophone team
Responsibilities
• Understand the needs of the requester and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Research new products, suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiate prices and payment agreements
• Make purchases and track delivery of products
• Maintain an appropriate inventory level for the standard materials
Requirements
Languages asked for
French:
Excellent
English:
Excellent
Education
Level:
Collegial
Diploma:
AEC (Attestation)
State:
Finished
Details:
ACS, DCS or certificate in purchasing/procurement or any other pertinent formation
Working experience
Minimum experience required:
3 years
Qualifications required:
Personal qualities
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Business acumen
• Autonomy and ease of learning
• Ability to summarize and establish priorities
• Good stress management
• Curiosity and thirst for knowledge
Requirements
• ACS, DCS or certificate in purchasing/procurement or any other pertinent formation
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Good skills with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of hardware and architectural materials
• Member of SCMA/AGCA (asset)
• Buying experience in Asia (asset)
