Buyer supporting procurement operations at Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, facilitating supply chain processes for enhancing goods and services quality.
Responsibilities
Obtain quotes for price, quality, freight and customs and delivery variables for purchase order and supply
Performs certain administrative support tasks for the Procurement Department, ranging from arranging appointments and managing schedules, answering calls and inquiries, reaching out to vendors and suppliers, manage databases, producing reports, and coordinating with various departments to ensure the smooth flow of products within the company.
Assist Procurement Manager/contract specialist by reviewing the purchase requisitions, processing the purchase orders and in utilizing the established competitive processes for Request for Proposals and Request for Quotations to ensure OICR obtains best value for all goods and services
Manage OICR mobile accounts, including adding travel packs and new hardware.
Assist in the administration of the cell phone invoices and purchases of new cell phones.
Work with all members of the Procurement Department to ensure all priorities and objectives are met.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders at OICR.
Manage relationships with external clients in order to achieve high levels of internal customer.
Handle order processes through JDE system to ensure internal controls are met.
Provide backup support to Senior Materials Coordinator as needed.
Maintain records of all procurement transactions for all goods and services.
Reconcile p-card transactions for Procurement department.
Configuration and setting of the requisition approval routes.
Administration of access to the websites of the core vendors (list of all passwords, IDs).
Maintain Contract Management Database.
Assist with preparing various reports for procurement activities e.g. number of vendors setup, number of purchase orders issued.
Assist with training users on the procurement workflow as needed.
Requirements
Completion of a 2-year community college program in Supply Chain, Business or a related field, or recognized equivalent.
Completed or working towards CSCMP designation.
Advanced expertise with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization and externally with suppliers.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Initiative, pro-active, action-oriented, a high level of accuracy, detail-oriented, ability to work with a sense of urgency and ability to meet tight timelines.
Fast learner with proven ability to learn and use multiple software systems.
Practical accounting knowledge.
Knowledge of purchasing, costing, purchase price variances and forecasting systems.
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (preferable JD Edwards Procurement).
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