Buyer

TSG STAFFING SERVICES is currently recruiting for an INTERMEDIATE BUYER for an Edmonton area-based opportunity to work in an office environment.

Job Description:

• Proactively manage various existing contracts as assigned by the Contracts Supervisor
• Accountable for handling all procurement activities related to various types of contracts including trades, consulting, facility support and OEM supply
• Provide consultations and recommendations to client departments regarding purchasing policies, practices, procedures, and objectives
• Recommends and selects the appropriate sourcing and contracting strategy to satisfy the needs of various contracting requirements in terms of size, value and complexity
• Provide input into the development of procurement documents, including Scopes of work (SOW), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the corresponding scoring and evaluation materials, including terms and conditions and maintenance of procurement policies and related business processes
• Manages the open and competitive procurement process from RFx development through to evaluation of vendor proposals, vendor debriefings and ensures the recommended documents are consistent with the selected procurement method
• Coordinate, lead and facilitate effective meetings, including meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate procurement policies, procedures and practices to business area clients
• Provide training, guidance and assistance to internal clients to foster effective contract management.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships that satisfy vendors’ valid expectations of the procurement process
• Provide coaching and/or advice to individuals involved with procurement and contracting activities.
• Negotiating contracts to achieve best value
• Manage warranty claims with contractors and suppliers
• Manage and facilitate contract performance reviews with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders including KPI monitoring and evaluation
• Research and recommend the approval of qualified suppliers / subcontractors by evaluating the financial status, capacities, quality, general technical capabilities and improvements, management, performance, delivery trends and related strategic partnering opportunities
• Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the department on a regular basis.
• Perform supplier negotiations when required to obtain best value and ensure cost, quality, and delivery expectations are addressed
• Analyzes spend by Vendor, category, item, historical price, current price
• Manages being on-call, as scheduled

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma with 5 years’ experience in a related environment and/or University degree with 3 years’ experience
• Enrollment in and/or completion of PMAC/Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program considered an asset

• Good understanding of the competitive bid process and all associated bid types such as RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s
• ERP systems knowledge
• Good understanding of the basics in contract development, contract law and competitive bid law
• Good understanding of purchasing policies and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Access
• Strong work ethic, demonstrate self-motivation, with the capacity to work independently as well as part of a team
• Takes an active role in achieving the departments goals and initiatives in all aspects of work
• Manages own job with prioritization, organizational, and goal-setting skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume through the form below.