Associate Buyer

Irving Oil•Saint John, NB

4d•CA$55,223 - CA$73,170•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Buyer, you will support procurement activities by managing requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier relationships. Your goal will be to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while supporting the procure-to-pay process. Your success will be demonstrated through accurate order management, strong supplier performance, and timely resolution of procurement and invoicing issues.

Requirements

Ability to work independently or within a team, including other teams within the Irving Oil organization
Effective oral/written communication skills are essential
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
Effective time management and planning is critical for this role
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, strong prioritization and organization skills
Experience with Procure to Pay procedures, sourcing, and negotiation
Familiar with basic principles of Contract Management
Experience with various ERP and MRPs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle EBS and SAGE is asset

Responsibilities

Understand business requirements and effectively manage the procure to pay process by daily review of requisitions for procurement of goods and/or services
Negotiate payment terms, purchase order terms and conditions (<$50K) with guidance from more experienced Buyers
Issue purchase orders and gain appropriate approval
Follow through with supplier/contractors to ensure purchase order commitments are acknowledged
Expedite deliveries of materials as per required at site dates
Resolve any invoice holds/errors to ensure payment to suppliers
Manage timely closure of Purchase Orders (POs) to mitigate risk