Senior Buyer

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

SENIOR BUYER

(Permanent - Full-Time Position)

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director Supply Chain and Logistics in the Administration Department, the senior buyer has responsibility for, without being limited to, the following duties:

• Execute tendering process in collaboration with the other departments;
• Actively negotiate with suppliers for the best price and delivery of the required materials in the correct quantity and quality;
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with suppliers and develop systems to monitor and report on their performance, and corrective actions are managed in a timely manner;
• Initiate all logistics for operations related to sealift orders;
• Participate in the negotiations for all contracts related to procurement;
• Assist in the training of new employees in the section;
• Assist in the development of all reports related to purchasing;
• Contribute to the revision and implementation of procurement policies and procedures;
• Create a resource list of KRG suppliers;
• Fulfill purchases on a daily basis as per requests received from the different services;
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and transmit information to internal clients;
• Follow up on purchase orders, confirm expected receiving date and transmit information to clients;
• Seek for best cost-efficiency for all goods and services purchased at KRG and produce quotation analysis;
• Work in close relationship with all KRG’ Departments;
• Carry out any related tasks as requested.

The selected candidate must:

• Possess a college degree in administration or vocational diploma in procurement or administration (equivalent relevant work experience and education will be considered);
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement;
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the tendering process;
• Knowledge of purchasing, supply management and contracts concepts, tendering processes, procurement practices and procedures;
• Experience in sealift operations and inventory control;
• Experience working in remote locations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Have a positive attitude and a strong customer service focus;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and procurement systems and databases. Knowledge of ACCPAC is a definite asset;
• Capacity to establish priorities and be solution-oriented;
• Be detailed-oriented, structured, and able to work under pressure during peak periods;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English, and French

Place of work:    Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary:  Minimum: $52 481/year – Maximum: $89 256/year

Benefits:           

Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year

Food allowance: Minimum of $4 216/year

Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3

Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee

Group Insurance

Vacation: 20 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays