Buyer, Purchasing - Kanata, Canada - Canadian North

Canadian North

Verified Company

Kanata, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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 an on-site position based in our Kanata office

In accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 backorders 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.

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 mínimal 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.