Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, the Junior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing a wide variety of technical and non-technical parts, inventory and services within company policies, procedures and governance.
The successful candidate will be part of the BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU). This position is a 12 month, part time (20 hours), fixed term position.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Source parts, goods and services from various vendors and subcontractors.
- Responsible for maintaining Supply Chain Management Process.
- Maintain suppliers, add parts in Business Systems and prepare documentation.
- Assist with product and service purchases, request quotations, evaluation and recommendation of vendors, award purchase orders.
- Prepare and write up justification of purchase orders (CCAF).
- Generate Purchase Orders in JDE and maintain purchase orders database.
- Analyze, evaluate and resolve supplier performance issues such as promise delivery vs. actual delivery, invoicing discrepancies, damaged goods, under/over shipments and service.
- Assist Accounting department to reconcile invoices discrepancies and generate KPI.
- Administration of non-conforming items such as warranty claims with suppliers; contacting supplier/manufacturer to get Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
- Prepares customs documentation on foreign shipments; Coordinates with broker, vendor, and revenue Canada in information exchange to help resolve problems and expedite delivery.
- Update inventory item master in JDE, review reordering points and issue replenishment PO.
- On a relief basis, performs the duties of the Buyer and Stores person.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end inventory counts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- PMAC/SCMP designation is preferred.
- Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business/Engineering disciplines.
- Proven analytical, organizational and planning skills.
- Exposure to Bill 198 and ISO attestation preferred.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Must possess a positive attitude team player.
- Ability to adapt easily to change management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advance knowledge of ERP system such as JDE or SAP required.
- Must have at 3-5 years of experience in a procurement role with a large company.
- Unrestricted class 5 driver license.
- Forklift operator certificate is preferred.
- Buyer experience is required.
- A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
OTHER INFORMATION
Hourly Rate of Pay
$33.40 / hour
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
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