Buyer (Auto Parts)

Our Supplies and Risk Management department is looking for a regular full-time Buyer to join their team working with Stores at the Operations Centre. The Buyer performs full cycle purchasing work and secures a wide variety of goods, services, materials and equipment required for municipal operations. This specific Buyer position will be focused solely on automotive parts. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the financial controls over the procurement process are adequate and operating in accordance with corporate policies and prudent financial management. Key duties will include, processing requisitions, preparing a variety of competitive bid documents, analysing and evaluating bids & proposals, issuing purchase orders, maintaining and monitoring contracts and insurance certificates. The successful candidate will establish and maintain liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts and provide assistance and guidance to staff regarding District purchasing policies and legal requirements for municipal procurement.