Purchasing/Buyer Co-Op

Posted:
9/13/2024, 2:47:23 AM

Location(s):
Saskatchewan, Canada ⋅ Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

EVRAZ North America is seeking a 3-month temporary Buyer to join our team in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the purchases of materials and services to support operations. The successful candidate will be a dynamic self-starter with the ability to initiate business, possess strong negotiating, communication, and problem-solving skills.

EVRAZ is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment.  It is required for all jobs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Purchase of stock and non-stock materials
  • Receive and complete requisitions for the purchase of materials by selecting and assigning vendors and freight carriers 
  • Post prices, shipping and payment terms, availability and tax status of material and services on requisitions
  • Interpret descriptive information to determine federal and provincial tax applications
  • Analyze and research data pertaining to assigned commodity groups in awarding of orders, such as, vendors prices, terms, location, reliability, product quality requirements and availability
  • Receive, visits and phone suppliers, place and expedite orders, settles claims and survey products
  • Research prices, develop payment and delivery terms for all purchases, assignments and establishes and maintains sources of supply
  • Prepare Request for Quotation forms and Purchase Orders for various types of purchases
  • Work with Logistics to route freight, assigns carriers for all purchases in assigned commodity areas within established guidelines
  • Make recommendations to user departments as to availability of improved products, recommends product alternatives to ensure quality, availability and cost efficiency
  • Maintain supplier and product catalogues, price lists. Sends out material and service quotations, updates and maintains contract list

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
  • Three (3) Classes in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Designation or Equivalent Purchasing Diploma
  • Working knowledge and application of word processing and spreadsheet software

Due to the nature of this position, the selected candidate will not be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

  • Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
  • Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
  • Short and long term disability programs
  • Competitive retirement plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
  • Paid vacations and 10 paid holiday days per year
  • Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

 

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!