Buyer

The Opportunity Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Procurement & Real Estate Location: Halifax, NS Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time Closing Date: November 10, 2026 Note: This is a temporary position with an expected end date of January 2028 We are looking for a Buyer to join the Procurement team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for providing excellent service by understanding customers' needs, who enthusiastically support change, sharing your expertise, taking responsibility for your development, and actively seeking new challenges. Key Elements Of This Role Include Procure materials and services that support business operations while ensuring quality, value, and timely delivery. Manage sourcing and procurement activities, leveraging market knowledge, industry networks, and technology-based tools to identify optimal solutions. Support the development, negotiation, and management of supplier agreements while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to enhance service levels, delivery performance, and overall supplier value. Coordinate inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and expediting activities to ensure operational requirements are met. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs and improve supply chain effectiveness. Support tendering and competitive solicitation activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and supplier evaluations. Conduct research, analysis, and financial assessments to support procurement decisions and supplier performance reviews. Ensure procurement, inventory, and material handling activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards. Contribute to a customer-focused, team-oriented environment while supporting process improvements and organizational initiatives. These Skills Will Make You Successful To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below: College diploma or university degree, ideally supplemented by professional education or certification in procurement, supply chain, or inventory management (such as CPP, SCMP, CPIM, or CSCP). Three to five years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field. Knowledge of procurement best practices, market solicitation processes, tendering, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills with the ability to support data-driven procurement decisions. Experience managing supplier relationships and supporting contract administration activities. Proficiency with business systems and software, including Microsoft Office and enterprise procurement or inventory management platforms such as Maximo and Oracle Financials. Strong research and problem-solving capabilities with an ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail. We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. Learn more about our culture and values At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear f…

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