Description
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of: SENIOR BUYER (Permanent – Full-Time Position)Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Supply Chain and Logistics in the Administration Department, the senior buyer has responsibility for, without being limited to, the following duties:Execute tendering process in collaboration with the other departments; Actively negotiate with suppliers for the best price and delivery of the required materials in the correct quantity and quality; Maintain and develop strong working relationships with suppliers and develop systems to monitor and report on their performance, and corrective actions are managed in a timely manner; Initiate all logistics for operations related to sealift orders; Participate in the negotiations for all contracts related to procurement; Assist in the training of new employees in the section; Assist in the development of all reports related to purchasing; Contribute to the revision and implementation of procurement policies and procedures; Create a resource list of KRG suppliers; Fulfill purchases on a daily basis as per requests received from the different services; Issue purchase orders to suppliers and transmit information to internal clients; Follow up on purchase orders, confirm expected receiving date, and transmit information to clients; Seek for best cost-efficiency for all goods and services purchased at KRG and produce quotation analysis; Work in close relationships with all KRG Departments; Carry out any related tasks as requested.The selected candidate must:Possess a college degree in administration or vocational diploma in procurement or administration (equivalent relevant work experience and education will be considered); Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement; Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the tendering process; Knowledge of purchasing, supply management and contracts concepts, tendering processes, procurement practices and procedures; Experience in sealift operations and inventory control; Experience working in remote locations; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Have a positiveattitude and a strong customer service focus; Proficient withMicrosoft Office products (Word, Excel) and procurement systems and databases. Knowledge of ACCPAC is a definite asset; Capacity to establish priorities and be solution-oriented; Be detailed-oriented, structured, and able to work under pressure during peak periods; Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and FrenchPlace of work: Kuujjuaq, QuebecSalary: Minimum: $52 481/year– Maximum: $89 256/year Benefits: Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year Food allowance: Minimum of $4 216/yearAnnual leave trips: Minimum of 3SimplifiedPension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee Group InsuranceVacation: 20 daysStatutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas holidays
