ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Public sector client has an exciting opportunity to a Junior Buyer to join their team on a Contract basis with the possibility of converting to Permanent capacity. If you are someone who cares about their work, is motivated, works collaboratively, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and approaches work with passion and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviews, approves, or recommends for approval purchase orders in support of day-to-day after verifying them for conformity to policy procedures and good business practices
• Supports the Contracts Department in requests for quotation/proposal for Standing Offer Agreements, evaluating submissions, making recommendations for award, assists in implementation and manages agreements once they are in place (specifically through purchase orders)
• Conducts vendor evaluations and analysis, including vendor audits, corrective action with vendors and maintaining vendor evaluation and selection criteria documentation
• Identifies the current inventory control information system requirements relating to the purchasing function and coordinates updates or corrective action as required
• Assists in the procurement of material
• Establishes northern suppliers with bid and purchase documentation
• Ensures that purchased items that require special handing of goods are delivered to sites according to WHMIS, TDG and hazardous material guidelines
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiatives

• Reviews, approves, or recommends for approval purchase orders in support of day-to-day after verifying them for conformity to policy procedures and good business practices
• Supports the Contracts Department in requests for quotation/proposal for Standing Offer Agreements, evaluating submissions, making recommendations for award, assists in implementation and manages agreements once they are in place (specifically through purchase orders)
• Conducts vendor evaluations and analysis, including vendor audits, corrective action with vendors and maintaining vendor evaluation and selection criteria documentation
• Identifies the current inventory control information system requirements relating to the purchasing function and coordinates updates or corrective action as required
• Assists in the procurement of material
• Establishes northern suppliers with bid and purchase documentation
• Ensures that purchased items that require special handing of goods are delivered to sites according to WHMIS, TDG and hazardous material guidelines
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiative