Position: Buyer
Reports To: Procurement Manager
Direct Reports: None
Company: Dumas Contracting Ltd
Business Address: 65 Queen St West, Suite 910 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2M5
Rotation: Hybrid 5/2 (MON-FRI) 3 Days/WK In Office
Shift: 8HRs/Day (8am-5pm w/Hour @ Lunch)
Wage: $27-$31/HR, Wage + Bonus.
Employment Terms: Permanent Full-Time
Benefits: Dumas has a comprehensive benefits package offering life insurance, health/dental/vision/fitness provisions, and pension and employee assistance program(s) that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Screening: All applications are reviewed by the Recruitment Department; Artificial Intelligence is not used during any stage of the hiring process.
Eligibility: To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen, or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada.
Apply/Contact: Via our website Employment Opportunities, or via email at
[email protected].
About the Role:
The Buyer will provide expertise and support in the field of Purchasing / Contract Administration and Warehousing. This position requires a highly motivated and self-directed, organized individual who works well under pressure to meet company initiatives. This individual will thrive in a team atmosphere and has excellent communication skills.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects
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Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
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Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
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Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid
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Prepare purchase orders or bid requests
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Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
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Maintain and ensures manual and computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
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Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or QA/QC personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and taking corrective action
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Support departments in preparations of estimates by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” for equipment and materials
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Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
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Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand
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Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary
Technical Competencies -
Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices and principles
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Ability to quickly calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use Internal Software Programs
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Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.
General Competencies
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Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
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Judgment & Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
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Oral Expression & Written Comprehension – Ability to display strong oral and written communication skills
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Customer Service Orientation – Actively and continuously seeking ways to help personnel and clients
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Independent Worker – Ability to work effectively in an independent fashion
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Organization – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish one’s work
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Establishing & Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Ability to develop and foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time
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Stress Tolerance – Dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Education & Work Experience
Two year College Business Diploma and/or Equivalent PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada Courses) or Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a Buyer position.
