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BUYER III -- SENIOR BUYER   #174218   Send this Job List to a Friend Email this Job
Location: Edmonton, AB , Canada
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Under limited supervision, coordinates complex purchases of materials, equipment, supplies in accordance with prescribed purchasing policy and procedures. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigating and developing sources of supplies; prepares bid, issues bid requests, reviews quotations, interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, acting as a liaison between user departments and vendors. May lead or guide the work of level I, II buyers.
 
Responsibilities
 
·         Act as Procurement Capital Projects lead for Major Projects.
·         Manages all aspects of procurement processes including negotiated terms and conditions.
·         Conducts bid openings; evaluates bids and proposals to determine `total best commercial value's; assures selection in accordance with established criteria; issues award letters or contracts, conducts pre/post award meetings.
·         Negotiates with suppliers establishing price, delivery, payment terms, cancellation charges, liquidated damage clause, warranty, scope of work, change orders; researches sources of supply; reviews sole source validity and determines methods of procurement action.
·         Provides administrative oversight during contract performance.
·         Provides liaison services between vendor and departments for procurement procedures, order status, and problem resolution; advises departments on cost effective alternatives.
·         Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines / SOX requirements.
·         Manages and/or coordinates multiple projects which contract for specialized services, are large in scope, or involve major equipment acquisition.
·         Assists other buyers with complex procurements.
·         May lead, guide, and train staff performing related work; as appropriate to the area of operation.
·         Assists in vendor qualifications.
·         Provide Business Development support as required (pricing, accessing liability exposure)
·         To understand and participate in Supply Chain Team initiatives (as required).
·         Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
·         Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market conditions relating to supply and pricing.
 
Qualifications
 
·         Post secondary education (Purchasing, B-Com, Finance, Bus. Admin.)
·         5+ year purchasing experience
·         Project Procurement lead experience beneficial
·         PMAC (CPP) Program accreditation beneficial.
·         Highly knowledgeable of purchasing practices and procedures.
·         Skill in preparing and analyzing bids.
·         Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
·         Ability to effectively communicate
·         Equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education will be considered
 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


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