Intermediate Buyer

**Intermediate Buyer**

First established in 1999, TWD has grown into a leading multi-discipline engineering, procurement and construction management company providing project development, execution and engineering services. Our expertise includes oil and gas, pipelines, terminalling and blending, renewables, power, chemical processing, and food and beverage.

Are you seeking a collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and develop your engineering career? Do you strive to provide value driven engineering services and enjoy working on unique technical challenges? If this sounds like you, TWD may have the position you’ve been looking for At TWD Technologies, we are seeking a highly motivated **Intermediate Buyer t**o join our Sarnia, Ontario team.

Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchasing activities of TWD Technologies Ltd.. The incumbent maintains required inventory levels of products and goods. Activities include, but are not limited to: approving all purchasing requests to ensure TWD Technologies Ltd. is obtaining the best pricing for products and goods required, analyzing suppliers to determine best fit, and preparing, analyzing and negotiating request for proposal.

Job Duties
- Develop and implement the procurement execution strategy and procedures in accordance with the corporate guidelines
- Assist in planning and development of project scheduling with reference to issue dates of requisitions and purchase order placement
- For inquiries issued, retrieve vendor bids and performs initial commercial review for short listing of vendors. Obtain supplier technical and commercial clarifications
- Prepare, analyze, and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP) with local suppliers for efficient delivery of products and services
- Track and develop reports to identify progress of cost saving initiatives and process efficiencies for TWD Technologies Ltd..
- Review and process purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, and check-enclosed requisitions for TWD Technologies Ltd. purchases
- Develop and assist with implementation of processes for efficiency improvements
- Analyze, identify and communicate information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors
- Identify, research, and resolve problems relating to purchasing issues
- Develop departmental communications on purchasing requirements
- Verify and input vendor data into system
- Develop reports to track vendors and category spending for TWD Technologies Ltd.
- Gather information from potential suppliers and establish relationships based on product needs
- Stay in continuous contact with suppliers; request quotes, information, etc. to determine which supplier is best suited to purchase products
- Negotiate with suppliers on price, availability of products, delivery schedules, etc.
- Ensure fulfillment of agreed upon terms when delivery occurs
- Analyze inventory needs based on sales trends and inventory levels
- Place purchase orders ensuring flow of inventory that guarantees optimum stock levels and meets turnover goals
- Maintain an extensive database for all orders that is up to date and provides information for analysis and reporting
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements - Industry Specific
- University or college degree in a related business field
- 5 years' experience in an organization's purchasing role
- Knowledge of product and service purchasing policies and practices
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Report preparation skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to interact with vendors and provide assistance to various organizational departments
- Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs
- Ability to attend to details

Working Conditions

Physical Environment

Physical Effort

Office

Worksites
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Manual dexterity to use computer & peripherals.
- Work hour may exceed standard working hours, periodically
- Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
- Driving on public roadways, private roadways and active construction sites
- Working outdoors

Travel
- Travel is required to facilitate work site engineering field review.
- Occasional travel to GNEC or TWD offices in other regions may be required.
- Travel for conferences, meetings, and client pres

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team.

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