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senior buyer - purchasing Verified
With some duties as a purchasing agent
Posted on March 07, 2024 by Employer details Paterson Composites Inc.
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. Work setting: Private sector. Manufacture. 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. Consult with suppliers. Hire, train and supervise staff. Review quotations. Determine contract terms and conditions. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers. Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers. Negotiate rates and terms. Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies. Establish and maintain contact with suppliers. Order parts and maintain inventory. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Purchasing and inventory clerks. Type of materials: Composite materials. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Access. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. Inventory control software. Material requirements planning (MRP) system. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: 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. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 5 years or more. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available.- Location20 Fasken DriveEtobicoke, ONM9W 1K5
- Salary$36.06HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Flexible Hours, 07:00 to 15:30
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2823205
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
Work setting
- Private sector
- Manufacture
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
- Consult with suppliers
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Review quotations
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Award contracts to appropriate parties
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
- Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
- Negotiate rates and terms
- Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Order parts and maintain inventory
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- Purchasing and inventory clerks
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Composite materials
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Electronic mail
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- Inventory control software
- Material requirements planning (MRP) system
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
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- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
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- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
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