About The Opportunity Our Public sector client has an exciting opportunity to a Buyer to join their team on a Contract to Permanent capacity. If you are someone who cares about their work, is motivated, works collaboratively, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and approaches work with passion and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviews, approves, or recommends for approval purchase orders in support of day-to-day, after verifying them for conformity to policy procedures and good business practices
• Supports the Contracts Department in requests for quotation/proposal for Standing Offer Agreements, evaluating submissions, making recommendations for award, assists in implementation and manages agreements once they are in place (specifically through purchase orders)
• Conducts vendor evaluations and analysis, including vendor audits, corrective action with vendors and maintaining vendor evaluation and selection criteria documentation
• Identifies the current inventory control information system requirements relating to the purchasing function and coordinates updates or corrective action as required
• Assists in the procurement of material
• Establishes northern suppliers with bid and purchase documentation
• Ensures that purchased items that require special handing of goods are delivered to sites according to WHMIS, TDG and hazardous material guidelines
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned, to support the overall program and mission, and other initiatives

About You The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post-secondary education in supply chain management, logistics, material management or related
• Minimum five years’ related experience in a high-volume purchase, materials management or logistics environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement methods
• Adaptability and ability to manage priorities with attention to detail and work cross-culturally
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate within a team environment
• Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Completion of level 2 of PMAC is preferred
• A working knowledge of Maximo, Oracle, and/or Oracle Discoverer would be an asset
• A working knowledge of project management would also be an asset
• Candidates must be a Canadian citizen and cleared at a Reliability level and be eligible for a SECRET security clearance (10 years of verifiable information in Canada)

About the Job

• Duration: To start ASAP – Possibility of conversion after 6 months
• Location: Ottawa
• Work set-up: Onsite with the possibility of hybrid once trained
• Compensation: $70K to $80K + Benefits + Pension

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How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18349 .

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.