Senior buyer - purchasing

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Construction company

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Establish delivery schedules
• Provide customer service

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week