Buyer

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby, British Columbia

Career Level: Corporate Level 2

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to and managing projects within the procurement department. You will be responsible for developing professional expertise and applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues related to purchasing. Your role involves determining courses of action based on guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required, and ensuring efficient procurement practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You've had post-secondary education in business administration, supply chain management or equivalent experience.
• You have 2-5 years of previous related experience.
• You posses excellent problem solving skills.
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and purchasing software, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• You have great attention to detail and accuracy in documenting and tracking procurement activities.

What Success looks like in this role:

• You will conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and products that meet the organization's needs.
• You will evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and other factors.
• You will negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and conditions.
• You will manage relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues that arise.
• You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as production and inventory management teams, to forecast demand and ensure adequate supply levels.
• You will procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate's relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!

Keywords

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