Buyer

3 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

Position Summary:
Primary Responsibilities:

- Execute procurement activities to assist the Lead Buyers in the acquisition of material, equipment and services for the University community in accordance with established legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines:

- Perform market research, communicate with potential suppliers to assess competition and market trends.
- Coordinate meetings with Lead Buyers, customers, suppliers
- Prepare documentation for contract negotiations and competitive tendering
- With guidance from the Lead Buyers, negotiate the terms of contracts for goods and services.
- Survey potential suppliers and issue requests for quotations; Review quotations received; issue purchase orders and schedule deliveries.
- Maintain up-to-date reporting on all procurement activities
- Prepare draft communication messages and announcements addressed to the customers on the related acquisition projects and disseminate the message through the right channel with the guidance of the Lead Buyer.
- With guidance from the Lead Buyer, ensure compliance to the Regulatory Framework and support sound business decisions in a timely manner;
- Build and sustain good relations with customers by working closely with the Lead Buyer and the customer to understand needs and providing adapted support in the delivery of services.
- Support Procurement Program Manager in market research, benchmarking and development of a vision for the new Procurement Programs.
- Assist with the gathering information from the internal key stakeholders across the University in preparation of the publication of the McGill Acquisition Plan.
- Triage the incoming questions from the suppliers in relation to the published McGill Acquisition Plan.
- Attend team meetings, meetings with customers and with suppliers.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Demonstrate customer-centric problem solving;
- Communicate effectively, assertively and professionally;
- Effective time management to coordinate multiple concurrent procurement activities;
- Demonstrate sound judgement and good business sense;
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills;
- Facilitate effective negotiation;
- Demonstrate proficiency with common office automation software;
- Demonstrates hands on skills with website postings and changes
- An understanding of University culture, policies and procedures an asset.- Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.
- Minimum Education and Experience:

- DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:

(MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
- Hours per Week:

- 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:

Associate Director Procurement
Position End Date (If applicable):

2025-05-31
- Deadline to Apply:

- 2024-06-13
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