Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

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BAT0049 **Primary Location**
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USA-LA-Baton Rouge ***48,000 people. 49 countries. Over 120 office locations.***
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Select reliable suppliers, approve purchase orders, supervise purchasing, control price and quality, and ensure timely delivery of engineered packages.
Involved in engineering project services, meeting project requirements in regards to procurement of specialized equipment and provide advice in regards to contract services.
**Position Summary:**
Select reliable suppliers, approve purchase orders, supervise purchasing, control price and quality, and ensure timely delivery of engineered packages.
Involved in engineering project services, meeting project requirements in regards to procurement of specialized equipment and provide advice in regards to contract services.
**Responsibilities:**
* Recommend procurement, plans and strategies for strategic acquisitions of engineered packages and determine procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with company policies and procedures;
* Advise on project purchasing strategies and procedures;
* Source and recommend suppliers in Canada and worldwide who are capable of providing technical solutions and equipment required;
* Initiate quotations for technical packages both locally and overseas. Undertake the negotiation of purchase contracts, follow-up, schedule, ensure quality standards are met and expedite deliveries;
* Co-operate with production, research, engineering and other departments in modifications to equipment, product specifications and delivery dates;
* Review and process claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment.
Investigate trends in materials and supply prices, recommend the timing and quantity of purchases and establish economical purchase quantities;
* Educate subordinates in the actions required of a professional supply chain, operating within the minerals and metals industry;
* A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline. SCMP designation preferred.
* At least 8 years experience in purchasing engineered equipment and contract services, preferably in an engineering environment
* Ability to establish and maintain workplace relationships.
* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word
* Experience of buying in SPM will be an asset
***What we offer you***

*Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.*
*Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.*
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