BBE is proudly Canadian with deep roots in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s North. For more than 40 years we have expanded our expertise in logistics connecting Northern Canada to meet the world\'s most challenging supply chain needs in remote communities across the global marketplace. BBE is honoured to contribute to the growth and development of commercial enterprise through partnerships with local and Indigenous businesses in regions where we operate and to see the economic and social benefits that flow from those efforts. BBE employees exemplify our core values of Integrity, Safety, Adaptability, Team, and Service. We are a team who works hard and has fun along the way! BBE is seeking a full-time, temporary Buyer to join the Procurement team in Edmonton for a minimum 3-month contract to provide direct support for one of our clients. As an experienced Buyer, you will ensure BBE\xe2\x80\x99s strategic growth targets and market position are achieved across our lines of business. To be successful in this role you must embrace continuous learning to develop and strengthen relationships with vendors to meet stakeholder requirements that align with superior customer service and provide value by offering unique solutions to the challenge of goods and services to remote, northern locations and around the world. As a member of the Procurement team, you will set an example in everything you do. You think like an expediter, you act professional, communicate effectively and you get things done! You are a change agent for improvement by collaborating across departments ensuring revenue, pricing, rating, and administrative activities align with BBE\xe2\x80\x99s Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Responsibilities

• Purchasing goods, materials, components or services in-line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Bid evaluation and preparation of requests for the customers, mainly the Govt.
• Assist with researching and evaluating areas of opportunities to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Support in negotiating, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings by following best procurement practice, tools, and methods.
• Assist with evaluating suppliers and managing performance improvement activities.
• Effectively interact cross-functionally with other departments as required.
• Ensure that professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all customer & supplier relationships.
• Process customer orders. Arrange and coordinate transportation and expedite where necessary.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on customer expectations.
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
• Work independently but also be effective within a team environment.
• Maintain a high standard of performance in your duties.
• Commit to BBE QHSE standards and integrate BBE values into everyday practices.
• Comply with company standards and values.
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time as required by the Company.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years\' experience sourcing and managing suppliers.
• Product knowledge with industrial MRO and lubricants is an asset.
• Proficiency with Maximo and Oracle preferred
• Professional approach to vendor and customer relationship management.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written/verbal communication.
• University or Technical school degree in commerce, supply chain, or other relevant discipline.
• Proficient in MS software applications.Characteristics needed for this role
• You are a master at follow through.
• You have a high attention to detail.
• You get things done!
• Excellent cross functional communication.
• You have an adaptable mindset and are excited to learn new things.
• You are an expediter at heart \xe2\x80\x93 you understand clients\' needs and are not afraid to dive in.

Wage

• Wage starting at $34.00/hour

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request. BBE Expediting is committed to have our team reflect the communities we serve and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. Thank you for your interest, but only those persons chosen for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. BBE\xe2\x80\x99 Edmonton, located at the Edmonton International Airport, where we are proud to be located on Treaty Six Territory. Treaty Six Territory is the Metis Homeland and Metis Nation of Alberta Region Four. It is also the gathering place and traveling route of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. BBE is proudly committed to commercial partnerships with local and Indigenous businesses which supports access to local enterprise in regions where we are operate and to see the economic and social benefits that flow from these efforts.