Buyer, Purchasing (GSE & Corporate)

at  Canadian North

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of Aeronautical Products, Commercial Parts and Supplies, and Corporate Goods and Services. Inventory analysis, marketing & selling of surplus material, negotiating and securing agreements with vendors, vendor selection and vendor approval process while fulfilling Company requirements in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Purchasing, Stores & Inventory
level: As per the GAFAE Collective Agreement

Location: This is a hybrid position based out of Ottawa

• In accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years post secondary education;
• Minimum four (4) years of previous experience;
• PMAC program or other Purchasing/Business related courses will be an asset;
• Previous experience in Aerospace Stores or a related Materials Management role will be an asset;
• Previous experience with inventory analysis;
• Proven skills in vendor negotiations;
• Possess strong communication and organization skills;
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with internal and external customers;
• Solid working knowledge of Word;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI;
• Ability to speak French/English an asset;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset; and
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

Closing: April 28, 2024.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 year(s): Previous related experience

Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Purchasing of Aeronautical Products, Commercial Parts and Supplies;
• Purchasing of Corporate Goods and Services;
• Analyze inventory, market & sell surplus material;
• Maintain and nurture professional relationships with vendors and providers;
• Support departmental team approach to fulfill Company needs in other product lines as required;
• Expedite back-orders from all vendors/suppliers to enhance timely delivery of all materials;
• Prepare, issue and develop RFQ’s;
• Conduct vendor interviews;
• Prepare required paperwork for acquisition, accounting and receiving of inventory;
• Record and report to Management as required;
• Advise maintenance on various technical aspects of parts requested;
• Availability for after hours on call required (ie. nights, weekends); and
• Other duties as required.