Buyer
Buyer
Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: ON Toronto - CN030
JOB SUMMARY
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing indirect goods, supplies, or equipment for our business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, managing all aspects of the supplier contracting process, researching alternative suppliers, and backing up other Team members on the Procure-2-Pay System.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers.
- Negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Assessing the quality and reliability of suppliers.
- Assessing the financial status of suppliers.
- Reviewing and negotiating all supplier contract documentation working in collaboration with legal.
- Placing purchase orders for goods and services.
- Ensuring that orders are accurate and complete.
- Creating purchase orders based on contractual obligations.
- Negotiating favorable prices and terms with suppliers.
- Monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Ability to gather and analyze large amounts of data at a macro and micro level.
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to think three steps ahead.
- Ability to work independently with business leaders and without much supervision.
- Ability to take initiative and constructively challenge the status quo to improve processes Experience working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing various deliverables Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the business environment.
- Ability to clearly understand the business objectives and link the financial results/data to operational performance drivers.
- Advanced knowledge in MS Excel; Hyperion experience strongly preferred;
- Analytical and math skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
COMPETENCIES
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
For Canada: Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
