senior buyer - purchasing

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Purchasing, procurement/acquisitions and contracts management. Logistics, materials, and supply chain management. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Public school. Public sector. 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. Determine contract terms and conditions. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Provide customer service. Internal audit. Process credit cards, vouchers and other payments. Maintain inventory of equipment. Ensure compliance with government regulations. Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. MS Office. Oracle. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. Area of specialization: Process improvement. Risk management. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Negotiation. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Flexibility. Ability to multitask. Leadership. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities.