Buyer at Dumas in Timmins, Ontario, CA

DESCRIPCIÓN Puesto en Dumas Position: Buyer Reports To: Procurement Manager Direct Reports: None Company: Dumas Contracting Ltd Business Address: 65 Queen St West, Suite 910 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2M5 Rotation: Hybrid 5/2 (MON-FRI) 3 Days/WK In Office Shift: 8HRs/Day (8am-5pm w/Hour @ Lunch) Wage: $27-$31/HR, Wage + Bonus. Employment Terms: Permanent Full-Time Benefits: Dumas has a comprehensive benefits package offering life insurance, health/dental/vision/fitness provisions, and pension and employee assistance program(s) that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Screening: All applications are reviewed by the Recruitment Department; Artificial Intelligence is not used during any stage of the hiring process. Eligibility: To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen, or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada. Apply/Contact: Via our website Employment Opportunities, or via email at [email protected].   About the Role: The Buyer will provide expertise and support in the field of Purchasing / Contract Administration and Warehousing. This position requires a highly motivated and self-directed, organized individual who works well under pressure to meet company initiatives. This individual will thrive in a team atmosphere and has excellent communication skills. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects • Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items • Estimate values according to knowledge of market price • Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid • Prepare purchase orders or bid requests • Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority • Maintain and ensures manual and computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or QA/QC personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and taking corrective action • Support departments in preparations of estimates by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” for equipment and materials • Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority • Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand • Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary Technical Competencies • Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices and principles • Ability to quickly calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use Internal Software Programs • Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.  General Competencies • Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions • Judgment & Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one • Oral Expression & Written Comprehension – Ability to display strong oral and written communication skills • Customer Service Orientation – Actively and continuously seeking ways to help personnel and clients • Independent Worker – Ability to work effectively in an independent fashion • Organization – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish one’s work • Establishing & Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Ability to develop and foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time • Stress Tolerance – Dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Education & Work Experience Two year College Business Diploma and/or Equivalent PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada Courses) or Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a Buyer position.