General Buyer

Founded in 1976, this Canadian company is owed entirely by The James Bay Cree of northern Québec. It has become one of the largest and most successful construction companies in Québec and was the first native entity to obtain ISO certification in Canada.

CCDC has the capability and experience in managing and undertaking major projects in remote and semi-remote areas either directly, through its subsidiaries or in partnerships across Québec and Internationally.

Summary:  

Under the authority of the Supervisor of Procurement, the  General Buyer is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for CCDC, its subsidiaries and joint ventures in the following domains: residential construction, commercial and  institutional construction / Civil Engineering/ Environment / Hotel Trade / Catering / Janitorial / Tree Pruning / Slashing / Administration, etc.

Responsibilities: 

• Manages and distributes the requisitions in the related domains on a day to day basis;
• Selects the products and suppliers, negotiate, fill out and forward the orders to the suppliers;
• Identifies, meets  with and negotiates the agreements with the potential suppliers;
• Prepares the documents in relation to bid proposals and carries out the analysis of tenders and/or requests received;
• Ensures the  updates of files related to the various products and the verification of budgets for contracts is being executed;
• Proposes and maintains the recommendations in relation to improving the work load;
• Provides all of the necessary efforts required to respect the schedules related to requirements,    budgets, and priorities as established by the Company;
• Carries out certain administrative tasks as requested or required by the supervisor.
• Receives merchandise, check and signs delivery slips.
• Deliver and pick up mail/orders at airport.
• Collaborates with the project managers and others colleagues.
• May be asked to perform certain physical tasks.
• All others tasks related to the job.

Requirements:

• A college diploma in business administration or related field;

And/or

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a similar position or  in Inventory Management is required;
• Excellent knowledge associated to the market of construction in general;
• Must be capable to negotiate effectively with the suppliers;
• Possessing the appropriate computer knowledge (Maestro, Excel) is required;
• An excellent knowledge of the French and English languages, in the spoken, written and reading forms is required;
• Must possess or be available to follow or offer the necessary training.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence (Class 5).
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Cree language is a important asset.

* The Cree Construction and Development Company Ltd promote the employment of Cree and others minorities.

Contact info:

Fax : (450) 661-7769