Purchasing Buyer - Contract

  Please note this is a temporary, 12-month contract position.   Reports to: Manager, Purchasing   Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Purchasing Buyer will liaise directly with category suppliers for a portfolio worth $15 million. They will support the supplier business relationships, internal stakeholder relationships and will solicit subject matter expertise where required.   Your responsibilities will include: Responsible for the effectiveness and productivity of procurement operations from requisition to payment for category management of approximately $15 Million in annual spend Responsible for the effectiveness and productivity of procurement operations from requisition to payment. Manage the automated flow of PO creation (90% of Pos) and assist with manual Pos for operations (10%) Responsible for daily support/inquiries from LifeLabs Operations and Client Service internal stakeholder and purchasing team members Responsible for supporting Purchasing manager with more additional inquiries and escalated task assignments on behalf of the department What you bring to the role: Minimum 3 years of procurement experience University degree in Business or equivalent CCP (Certified Professional Purchaser) or an asset. PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) registration and/or accreditation would be an asset Lean and/or Six Sigma is also an asset Experience managing supplier and stakeholder relationships Ability to understand supply chain management processes, including; materials management, procurement, and strategic sourcing Project management experience is an asset Must have excellent communication skills (both verbally and written) Exposure to sourcing, negotiation and contract development skills Basic understanding of contract law Understand and utilize best practice SCM processes. Customer focused with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to multitask and shift priorities. Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle ERP, Discoverer, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint are definite assets