Buyer/Expeditor

TSG STAFFING SERVICES is currently recruiting for a BUYER/EXPEDITOR (JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE)  for an Edmonton area-based opportunity to work in an operating plant environment.

Job Description:

• Working closely with the Business Unit to support future purchasing needs by developing procurement strategy, RFI, RFP, and demand forecasting.
• Collaborate with the Business unit to fully understand the site's process, priorities, needs, goals, and opportunities.
• Support all site Project activities with quick and flawless execution, including purchasing material and expediting it to ensure it is on-site and ready for planned execution dates.
• Identifying materials purchased for each site and coordinate evaluation and addition of materials to price agreements.
• Create value through RFI, and RFP activities to bring innovation and create competition.
• Spend channel optimization to support ordering material through automated channels.
• Supplier setup, updates and assist in the communication & implementation of new contracts at sites.
• Meeting individual and department goals & objectives targets identified by management.
• Performing additional tasks as defined by the Site Procurement Manager.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma with 5 years’ experience in a related environment and/or University degree with 3 years’ experience
• Enrollment in and/or completion of PMAC/Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program considered an asset.
• Good understanding of the competitive bid process and all associated bid types such as RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s.
• ERP systems knowledge.
• Good understanding of the basics in contract development, contract law and competitive bid law.
• Good understanding of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrate self-motivation, with the capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Takes an active role in achieving the departments goals and initiatives in all aspects of work.
• Manages own job with prioritization, organizational, and goal-setting skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Pay rates or salaries will be based on experience and current market standards. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume through the form below.