Buyer - Thunder Bay, Canada - Synergy North
Description
May 27, 2024, and will continue to be accepted by the Human Resources & Safety Division until the position is filled.
BUYER
Purchasing & Stores Department / Finance Division***Office Staff Collective Agreement***Group V - $ to $39.2521/hour (May 1, 2024 rates)*****: - The Buyer is responsible primarily for activities involved with the timely and efficient procurement by purchase or rental,
- and/or disposal, of a wide variety of goods, services and equipment for SYNERGY NORTH and for performing all activities_ _
in compliance with corporate purchasing policies, relevant
procurement law,
and ethical purchasing practices in a
- centralized, public sector procurement environment providing core services, as outlined.
- Reviews and processes requisitions submitted by client departments, following up where necessary to ensure
- completeness.
- Prepares, coordinates and_ _issues competitive bid documents (quotations, tenders, proposals) and is responsible for the
necessary information to select the best method of procurement through liaison with client departments.
- Prepares and issues advertisements using MERX for solicitations in excess of $100,000 and prequalifications, prepares
price corrections from quotations, tenders, etc.).
- Issues prequalification packages and coordinates any required information between the client department and
both client departments and vendors on the procurement process.
- Reviews recommendations received from client departments to ensure that the evaluation of bids by client departments
- Responsible for the administrative processes to establish and maintain all long term contracts and related matters such
- Responsible for the accurate and timely analysis and procurement of required inventoried material and ensuring that
Engineering Departments to expedite shipment when required.
- Provides assistance to clients to resolve vendor performance issues or concerns by recommending and implementing
changes.
- Analyzes procurement activity to identify opportunities for standing orders and other purchasing initiatives and
initiatives.
- Consults/liaises with client departments to assess service and product needs and to develop purchasing strategies to
improvement within the Purchasing environment.
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
- Manage vendor information within the accounts payable system by following the corporation's internal controls.
- Completion of a three (3) year business diploma or university degree in business / commerce combined with a minimum
OR; post secondary education and a recognized purchasing designation
or certificate
combined with a minimum of three (3) years direct purchasing experience
OR; an overall equivalent
combination of education and experience.***- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management, staff and
external vendors/contractors. Ability to multi-task, with strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent
problem solving, negotiation and analytical skills. An attention to detail.***- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential work
and responding to inquiries, and have the ability to work in a team environment with mínimal supervision.
MS Excel, is also required.
Preferred:
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of centralized purchasing. Experience using Enterprise
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and the use of a vehicle.**
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or remotely, as required.
- Must successfully complete a Police Information Check.
_TESTING_ _To confirm ability and suitability, applicants may be required to take tests related to the job requirements and duties of this _
- position, which may be
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