Buyer

6 days ago

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada J.D. Irving, Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Description
As a JDI Supply Chain Buyer, you will work as part of a cross functional team with Project Engineering, Operations and Maintenance to support all aspects of our procure to pay process (P2P).

Responsibilities

  • Procurement of goods and services via sourcing and negotiations
  • Negotiate all commercial (and in some cases technical) aspects of purchases
  • Provide purchase recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery
  • Develop and implement contract strategies for facilities maintenance and services
  • Issuing and of RFPs and Purchase Orders to new/existing suppliers
  • Enable business leaders to make informed decisions by providing options and recommendations based on market data and analysis
  • Prioritization and ability to change tasks based on immediate rush requirements from site(s)
  • Negotiate/lead discussions for any post contract disputes
  • Opportunities to challenge yourself daily by making quick and creative decisions to meet requirements of the site in a fast-paced environment
  • Build, maintain and manage relationships with key vendors and customers
  • Daily/weekly management of divisional KPIs and initiatives
  • Identify and capture cost savings and opportunities to support reciprocal affiliate business

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma
  • 2-5 Years of experience in a Procurement related field
  • Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel
  • Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure
  • Engages interest and participation from others and has a collaborative approach
  • Ability to multitask while prioritizing workload and maintaining a high attention to detail
  • Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
  • Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build good rapport with customers and suppliers
  • Post-Secondary Education or Diploma

About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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