Manpower is currently seeking a Buyer for a long-term opportunity with a major petrochemical client located in Joffre, AB.

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What you will be doing?

• Manage daily transactional activities following the procurement operations process in accordance with the risk, spend and scope of work complexity.

• Execute high volume companywide purchase requisitions - verify purchase requisitions for accuracy, completion, required approvals, supplier qualification and contract compliance in order to create purchase orders within established guidelines/timelines and to ensure on-time delivery.

• Understand and apply requirements that meet company interests and protect through compliance and risk mitigation

• Receive and review order acknowledgements from suppliers.

• Interface with accounts payable with invoice issues related to purchase order discrepancies and capture of early payment discounts.

• Interface with receiving and stakeholders to resolve blocked good receipts.

• Perform follow-up with suppliers to resolve transactional issues on a daily basis.

• Maintain information on supplier performance indicators, such as on time delivery, quality and other Purchase Order (PO) requirements.

• Identify cost improvement opportunities for assessment and achieve improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings.

• Escalate issues timely and appropriately to mitigate business risk..

• Apply Technical Procurement best practices and participate in the standardization of business processes.

What will you bring?

• A University degree, college diploma and/or Professional Designation, with a minimum of 1-3 years related experience and a progressive record of professional development OR a minimum of 5-7 years combination of post-secondary education and related experience with continued professional development.

• Pursuing a Professional Designation is an asset.

• An understanding of local/regional laws as may be applicable for both domestic and international purchase.

• Demonstrated ability to form effective relationships with key stakeholders under challenging deadlines and/or market conditions.

• Ability to persuade and educate stakeholders such that they gain a full appreciation for the various procurement risks and realistic service levels and associated cost.

• Strong organizational skills, time management and results oriented.

• Knowledge of eProcurement and eCatalog management systems is an asset.

• Proficiency in Source-to-pay/Procure to pay tools (e.g., SAP MM, Ariba).

Apply today by visiting our website and/or creating and managing your profile at/www.manpower.ca.

Manpower would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the number of individuals applying to positions at Manpower, only successful applicants will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future opportunities.

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