Job Description

GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES seeks a charismatic, self-motivated Buyer to purchase equipment, materials, supplies, and services. You will research vendors and wholesalers to determine which products meet our needs, then negotiate with the supplier to obtain a fair price. Once the contract negotiations are complete, you will ensure that we receive the ordered products within the stated time frame. Your responsibilities will also include managing all vendor relationships and researching new and innovative products that will enhance our operations.

BUYER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Secure product samples, photos, and descriptions for departments

Review quotes and secures the most competitive bids

Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs

Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations

Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion

Cultivate new sources for supplies and products

Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date

Creating purchase orders and placing orders with vendors

Appling job numbers to all job related purchases to be captured by AR to invoice to customers

Working as a team with the AR associates

BUYER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in business administration, economics, or related field preferred

2+ years of experience in a purchasing role

Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Company Description

The heart of GFL is found in the people who help us thrive. While we’re proud to provide well-maintained equipment and state-of-the-art facilities to get the job done, GFL takes even more pride in the talented and dedicated people we employ to help ensure that our customers’ diverse Infrastructure and environmental management needs are handled safely and efficiently. At Green For Life, we enforce practical and safe work scheduling for all team members and maintain competitive wages plus comprehensive benefits packages. GFL places the highest priority on the health and safety of the people involved in all aspects of our work. We invest in extensive safety training opportunities and work with institutes across North America to provide frontline instruction through industry-leading experts. From our first-class knowledge and strict regulatory compliance to our wide range of evaluation policies — GFL is committed to ensuring that all of our services are performed with the utmost attention to safety.