Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Buyer

• Obtain quotes for price, quality, freight, customs and delivery variables for purchase orders and supplies
• Perform administrative support tasks for the Procurement Department, including arranging appointments, managing schedules, answering calls and inquiries, contacting vendors and suppliers, managing databases, producing reports, and coordinating with departments
• Review purchase requisitions and process purchase orders
• Utilize competitive processes for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotations to obtain best value for goods and services
• Manage OICR mobile accounts, including travel packs and new hardware
• Administer cell phone invoices and purchases of new cell phones
• Work with Procurement Department members to meet priorities and objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external clients to achieve high levels of internal customer service
• Handle order processes through the JDE system and ensure internal controls are met
• Provide backup support to the Senior Materials Coordinator
• Maintain records of procurement transactions
• Reconcile Procurement department p-card transactions
• Configure requisition approval routes
• Administer access to core vendor websites and maintain password and ID lists
• Maintain the Contract Management Database
• Prepare reports on procurement activities
• Assist with training users on the procurement workflow