Buyer (12-month Contract)

2 days ago

Port Moody, Canada Ledcor Full time

Location: Port Moody, BC, Canada
Date Posted: Nov 5, 2024
Job ID: R22064
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Job Summary:
You are a Buyer responsible for the day-to-day procurement of equipment, consumables and materials as dictated by project. As the Buyer, you will sustain active supplier relationships to maintain a reliable source of supply, while building internal customer relationships through working closely with the operations personnel to help meet project requirements.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Including items such as competitive salaries and profit-sharing program; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans, generous vacation and leave, family support benefits, mental health resources, and more. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Ensures that all items purchased and managed adhere to the policies and procedures of Ledcor
- Expedites items as required
- Researches and identifies purchasing opportunities to ensure that the lowest total cost of ownership is achieved for Ledcor
- Maintains relationships with existing suppliers to ensure that they are committed to supporting our long-term needs
- Assists operations personnel to help meet the project requirements with regards to equipment, materials or other procured needs
- Works closely with accounting to ensure timely payment of all supplier invoices occurs
- Provides assistance to the all departments in obtaining quotes for purchasing needs
- Works collaboratively with operations personnel to ensure procedures are followed

Qualifications:

- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar environment, with specific experience with JDE Purchasing (preferred) and/or other computer procurement programs
- APICS CPIM certification preferred
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Internet
- Strong analytical, organizational and mathematical skills
- Able to project a friendly, open manner and communicate well with management, co-workers, internal customers, suppliers, and client representatives
- Adaptable to changing environments and rapid pace
- Previous ERP experience is a definite asset
- Able to work well under pressure on a number of tasks with imposing deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good work ethic, self-motivated, and effectively works independently or within a team environment

Additional Information:
Company Description

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC

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