buyer - purchasing
Posted on July 02, 2026 by Employer details ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc
Job details
Education: Master's degree. Work setting: Private sector. International level. Tasks: Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services. Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Negotiate offers from suppliers. Consult with suppliers. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization. Internal audit. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD). MS Excel. MS Outlook. Area of specialization: Industrial. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Negotiation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Flexibility. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Travel insurance.- Location Montréal, QCH3A 1M8
- Work location Hybrid
- Salary$80,000 to $90,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Flexible hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3602029
Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- Master's degree
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
Work setting
- Private sector
- International level
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Negotiate offers from suppliers
- Consult with suppliers
- Award contracts to appropriate parties
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Internal audit
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Area of specialization
- Industrial
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
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