Posted 1d ago

Junior Buyer 1 (Thunder Bay, ON, CA)

@ ALSTOM
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Source materials, Contact suppliers, Prepare purchase orders
Requirements Summary:Graduate of a two-year community college program in Business, Commercial or Technology; source and procure materials under supervision; analyze quotations; coordinate with suppliers.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Procurement Software, MS Office, ERP Systems
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Req ID:[[472178]] 

 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

 

Junior Buyer

 

Primary Function:

  • Source and procure materials, parts and supplies under close supervision.

 

Working Procedure:

  • Receive requisitions and contact suppliers to obtain quotations.
  • Analyze quotations, recommend supplier and prepare purchase order submissions for approval.
  • Recommend economic order quantities when applicable.
  • Liaise with suppliers and other departments to obtain information or clarification pertinent to a procurement.
  • Reconcile discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
  • Help to ensure delivery of purchase items on a timely basis.
  • Furnish information concerning backorders with action plan.
  • Process Receiving Discrepancy Reports and Non-Conformance Reports, with follow-up action.
  • Liaise with other departments and co-ordinate supplier interface as require.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

Qualifications:
Graduate of a two (2) year, four (4) semester Community College Business, Commercial or Technology program or equivalent.

 

 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

 

 

Job Type:​Graduate Job​