buyer - purchasing

Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector
• International level

Responsibilities

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
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Internal audit

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance