Buyer

Position: Buyer Reports To: Procurement Manager Direct Reports: None Company: Dumas Contracting Ltd Business Address: 65 Queen St West, Suite 910 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5H 2M5 Rotation:  Hybrid 5/2 (MON-FRI) 3 Days/WK In Office Shift: 8HRs/Day (8am-5pm w/Hour @ Lunch) Wage: $27-$31/HR, Wage + Bonus . Employment Terms: Permanent Full-Time Benefits: Dumas has a comprehensive benefits package offering life insurance, health/dental/vision/fitness provisions, and pension and employee assistance program(s) that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Screening: All applications are reviewed by the Recruitment Department; Artificial Intelligence is not used during any stage of the hiring process. Eligibility: To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen, or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada. Apply/Contact: Via our website Employment Opportunities , or via email at employment@dumasmining.com .   About the Role: The Buyer will provide expertise and support in the field of Purchasing / Contract Administration and Warehousing. This position requires a highly motivated and self-directed, organized individual who works well under pressure to meet company initiatives. This individual will thrive in a team atmosphere and has excellent communication skills. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities on assigned projects Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items Estimate values according to knowledge of market price Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid Prepare purchase orders or bid requests Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority Maintain and ensures manual and computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or QA/QC personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and taking corrective action Support departments in preparations of estimates by contacting vendors for “budgetary pricing” for equipment and materials Review bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary Technical Competencies Knowledge of accounting and budgetary practices and principles Ability to quickly calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use Internal Software Programs Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to corporate purchasing practices.   General Competencies Complex Problem Solving   – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Judgment & Decision Making   – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Oral Expression & Written Comprehension   – Ability to display strong oral and written communication skills Customer Service Orientation   – Actively and continuously seeking ways to help personnel and clients Independent Worker   – Ability to work effectively in an independent fashion Organization   – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish one’s work Establishing & Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships   – Ability to develop and foster constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintaining them over time Stress Tolerance   – Dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Education & Work Experience Two year College Business Diploma and/or Equivalent PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada Courses) or Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a Buyer position.