Buyer, Purchasing

1 month ago


Ottawa ON, Canada Canadian North Inc. Full time

The Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of Aeronautical Products, Commercial Parts and Supplies, and Corporate Goods and Services. Inventory analysis, marketing & selling of surplus material, negotiating and securing agreements with vendors, vendor selection and vendor approval process while fulfilling Company requirements in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Purchasing, Stores & Inventory

level: As per the GAFAE Collective Agreement

Location: This is a hybrid position based out of Ottawa

* In accordance with the GAFAE Collective Agreement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be able to perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Purchasing of Aeronautical Products, Commercial Parts and Supplies;
  • Purchasing of Corporate Goods and Services;
  • Analyze inventory, market & sell surplus material;
  • Maintain and nurture professional relationships with vendors and providers;
  • Support departmental team approach to fulfill Company needs in other product lines as required;
  • Expedite back-orders from all vendors/suppliers to enhance timely delivery of all materials;
  • Prepare, issue and develop RFQ’s;
  • Prepare required paperwork for acquisition, accounting and receiving of inventory;
  • Record and report to Management as required;
  • Advise maintenance on various technical aspects of parts requested;
  • Availability for after hours on call required (ie. nights, weekends); and
  • Other duties as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) years post secondary education;
  • Minimum four (4) years of previous experience;
  • PMAC program or other Purchasing/Business related courses will be an asset;
  • Previous experience in Aerospace Stores or a related Materials Management role will be an asset;
  • Previous experience with inventory analysis;
  • Proven skills in vendor negotiations;
  • Possess strong communication and organization skills;
  • Able to perform duties with minimal supervision;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with internal and external customers;
  • Solid working knowledge of Word;
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel;
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI;
  • Ability to speak French/English an asset;
  • Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definite asset; and
  • Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.
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