This employment opportunity is open only to Canadian citizens, to landed immigrants in Canada, or to foreign nationals who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

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Reporting to the Purchasing and Materials Superintendent, the Buyer will negotiate and administer agreements for services and materials, maintenance contracts, and projects; all whilst following company policies and ensuring applicable legislation is followed. The Buyer is also responsible for reviewing vendor and contractor tenders, staying up to date on new products and equipment, and making improvements in order to reduce spending.

Analyzing and transferring requisitions into purchase orders and expediting dated purchase orders Gather internal customer requirements and ensure the needs of internal customers are metBuild and maintain relationships with external customers; facilitating meetings between the service providers and internal groupsPrepare, distribute, collect, and analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI). Review T’s and C’s for project personnel and daily executed contractsManage contract negotiations and capital expenditureOversee contractor pre-qualification process Select vendors using supplier evaluation tools Analyze financial performance of vendorsEstimate cost saving benefits of sourcing opportunities and develop sourcing strategies Responsible for investment recovery processes including disposal of surplusWork on continuous improvement/total cost of ownership projects both internal and external, together with operations, maintenance, engineering and suppliersYour profile:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 3 years’ purchasing experience in an industrial or manufacturing environmentCompletion of or enrolment in an industry recognized purchasing designation, preferably SCMPThorough comprehension of contract negotiation and business management practicesStrong interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organizationSelf-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlinesA strong commitment to customer serviceProficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and ERP softwareAbility to work effectively in a team environmentA desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeedOur offer:Start: immediate start possible or within two weeks of offerLocation: Hinton, AB Duration: Permanent contract Extent: full-time Benefits: Learning & Development Company retirement Events for employees Health benefits Mobile phone for employees Parking Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people are what drives our passion for performance, and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Tammy Charron.

This employment opportunity is open only to Canadian citizens, to landed immigrants in Canada, or to foreign nationals who are legally authorized to work in Canada. Only resume's uploaded onto our online career platform (e.g. www.careers.mondigroup.com) will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

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