Buyer, Purchasing

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 an on-site position based in our Kanata office
- 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;
- Conduct vendor interviews;
- 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 mínimal 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.

**Closing**: April 28, 2024.

**Experience**: Required
- 4 year(s): Previous related experience