Professional Buyer

Job Summary:

We seek an experienced and strategic Professional Buyer to manage procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

The successful candidate will possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

1. Source and procure goods and services, ensuring best value for the organization.

2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing.

3. Conduct market research, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine procurement needs.

5. Prepare and manage Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and tenders.

6. Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with company standards.

7. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

8. Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier information.

Budgeting:

1. Develop, manage, and track departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

2. Analyze and forecast procurement spending, identifying areas for cost reduction.

3. Prepare and submit budget reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.

4. Collaborate with finance team to ensure accurate budgeting and financial planning.

5. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, achieving budget targets.

Administrative:

1. Implement and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines.

2. Maintain procurement documentation, records, and databases.

3. Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

2. 3+ years of experience in procurement or buying role.

3. Proven track record of cost savings and process improvements.

4. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

6. Proficient in SAP B1 software and Microsoft Office.

7. Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

Requirements

An International Canadian Cosmetics Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Professional Buyer to manage procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.

The successful candidate will possess excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

1. Source and procure goods and services, ensuring best value for the organization.

2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing.

3. Conduct market research, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine procurement needs.

5. Prepare and manage Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and tenders.

6. Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with company standards.

7. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.

8. Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and supplier information.

Budgeting:

1. Develop, manage, and track departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

2. Analyze and forecast procurement spending, identifying areas for cost reduction.

3. Prepare and submit budget reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.

4. Collaborate with finance team to ensure accurate budgeting and financial planning.

5. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, achieving budget targets.

Administrative:

1. Implement and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines.

2. Maintain procurement documentation, records, and databases.

3. Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

2. 3+ years of experience in procurement or buying role.

3. Proven track record of cost savings and process improvements.

4. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

6. Proficient in SAP B1 software and Microsoft Office.

7. Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.