Buyer I
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- Lachine, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Know, understand, and incorporate Incora’s values and vision in all behavior, practices, and decisions
- Become familiar with the requirements of Sales and Customer Program purchasing activities
- Develop and apply knowledge of procurement basics, legal requirements, and ethical conduct
- Under guidance, learn to develop and prepare accurate purchase orders and process all purchase‑related paperwork, including PO revisions
- Examine and analyze incoming purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
- Contact departments or requestors to clarify details and resolve issues on requisitions
- Determine the appropriate method to process requisitions based on value, timing, open contracts, or competitive bidding
- Contact suppliers for competitive pricing, availability, terms, and delivery schedules
- Evaluate supplier quotes and recommend award decisions
- Develop, prepare, and administer purchase orders
- Take responsibility for purchasing a defined set of non‑complex parts and routine purchases
- Partner with Supply Chain Delivery Planners and Purchasing Support Representatives
- Work directly with suppliers regarding delivery, quality, problem resolution, and material expedites
- Serve as a focal point for resolving procurement discrepancies involving invoices, payments, receiving, schedules, inspections, and rejections
- Evaluate supplier compliance with cost, quality, and schedule requirements and report deficiencies
- Instruct and advise internal customers on company purchasing procedures and policies
- Support continuous improvement efforts and professional development
- Attend meetings or training as required
- Travel may be required
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (EU)
- High School Diploma or GED with five years of relevant industry experience; CPSM is preferred OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of buying experience
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze and evaluate data to make informed procurement recommendations
- Ability to reproduce established bids and learn to prepare/evaluate new bids
- Willingness to learn Incora supply chain practices and government contracting principles
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with suppliers, management, and coworkers
- Ability to learn integrated supply chain systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)