
Buyer (Temp)
- Saskatchewan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Purchase of stock and non-stock materials
- Receive and complete requisitions for the purchase of materials by selecting and assigning vendors and freight carriers
- Post prices, shipping and payment terms, availability and tax status of material and services on requisitions
- Interpret descriptive information to determine federal and provincial tax applications
- Analyze and research data pertaining to assigned commodity groups in awarding of orders, such as, vendors prices, terms, location, reliability, product quality requirements and availability
- Receive, visits and phone suppliers, place and expedite orders, settles claims and survey products
- Research prices, develop payment and delivery terms for all purchases, assignments and establishes and maintains sources of supply
- Prepare Request for Quotation forms and Purchase Orders for various types of purchases
- Work with Logistics to route freight, assigns carriers for all purchases in assigned commodity areas within established guidelines
- Make recommendations to user departments as to availability of improved products, recommends product alternatives to ensure quality, availability and cost efficiency
- Maintain supplier and product catalogues, price lists. Sends out material and service quotations, updates and maintains contract list
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) Classes in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Designation or Equivalent Purchasing Diploma
- Working knowledge and application of word processing and spreadsheet software
- Typical administrative / office environment: no exposure to adverse environmental conditions
- Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 lb of force occasionally
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
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