Job Description

**Internal job title: Advisor, Procurement**

CORE ACCOUNTABILITY

Participate in the daily management of purchase orders and rent contracts (primarily), ensure they are issued and/or received in a timely manner; work with other departments to obtain supporting documentation; support colleagues throughout Fairstone regarding any questions, discrepancies, and other items as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare purchase orders, coordinate authorization and follow-up on orders, as required;
• Receive, as necessary, purchase orders in a timely manner;
• Approve updates to vendor master, as required, ensuring they are in line with established procedures;
• Prepare, enter and coordinate authorization for rent contracts in a timely manner;
• Effectively communicate with other departments when there are issues affecting purchase orders;
• Effectively communicate and liaison with vendors and other departments to resolve all inquiries and discrepancies including pricing disputes;
• Manage complaints to suppliers, deficiencies and non-compliance reports;
• Monitor supplier's compliance with specifications related to quantities, quality, prices, specifications and delivery conditions, and take corrective action in the event of discrepancies;
• Collaborate with the other members of the Vendor Management team to resolve various procurement issues and identify opportunities for process optimization when possible;
• Negotiate to obtain the best available market prices, conditions and quality for the supply of the required equipment and services, when applicable;
• Provide full administrative support in staffing related matters, including managing every aspect of recruitment process, updating tracking systems, managing contracts and others;
• All other related support tasks for Strategic Sourcing team.

Your wellness is our priority

To protect your health and wellness, Fairstone will conduct recruitment digitally for this position. You will receive virtual onboarding and training and will initially work remotely with the Fairstone team. We look forward to introducing you to the team at Fairstone once physical distancing measures are lifted.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma in Purchasing and Procurement or Logistics (DEP) or Attestation of Collegial Studies (AEC)
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Bilingual (French/English), pr
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• Ability to handle considerable volume under tight deadlines
• Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Attention to details
• Teamwork and tactfulness
• Ability to develop positive relationships with peers
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Procurement module of Workday, an asset)
• Good knowledge of computer software such as MS Office.

What's in it for you?

At Fairstone, we offer all our permanent employees:

• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation (prorated to your start date)
• Wellness days
• Employee referral program $2000.00 or more.
• Great Benefit Program (flexible health and dental benefits, access to virtual health care provider Dialogue, pension plan and much more!)
• Ongoing Learning and development Training
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Paid volunteer day and organized volunteering event across the country
• A growing company with potential for personal growth and career advancement.
• And Much more.

If you're seeking a role with a growing business that values employee development, Fairstone is the right place for you!

Come join our team!

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Whether you're seeking first-time employment or are making a career change, Fairstone has the internal support to help our team members grow and succeed.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Permanent