Buyer

As a JDI Supply Chain Buyer, you will work as part of a cross functional team with Project Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to support all aspects of our procure to pay process (P2P). 

• Procurement of goods and services via sourcing and negotiations
• Negotiate all commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases
• Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery
• Develop and implement contract strategies for facilities maintenance and services
• Issuing and of RFPs and Purchase Orders to new/existing suppliers
• Enable business leaders to make informed decisions by providing options and recommendations based on market data and analysis
• Prioritization and ability to change tasks based on immediate rush requirements from site(s)
• Negotiate/lead discussions for any post contract disputes
• Opportunities to challenge yourself daily by making quick and creative decisions to meet requirements of the site in a fast-paced environment
• Build, maintain and manage relationships with key vendors and customers
• Daily/weekly management of divisional KPIs and initiatives
• Identify and capture cost savings and opportunities to support reciprocal affiliate business
   

• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• 2-5 Years of experience in a Procurement related field
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure
• Engages interest and participation from others and has a collaborative approach
• Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload and maintaining a high attention to detail
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers
• Post-Secondary Education or Diploma