Procurement Buyer
- Job Type
- Contract / Full Time
- Job Level
- Other
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Other
- Company Type
- Other
About this position
Position Status: Temporary (9 month contract)
Salary Grade: Level C on the MSF Canada Salary Grid, $72,420 per year (non-negotiable), Prorated
Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not in the position to support a work permit process for any applicant outside of Canada
Benefits: Health Spending Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.), 5% RRSP contributions (no matching required), starting 4 weeks’ Vacation/year, flexible work hours, annual professional development budget, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results.
Impact Statement
The Procurement Buyer provides overall process coordination for the selection of fundraising service providers. This includes leading Requests for Proposal (RFP) and contract negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, to determine procurement requirements for two major contracts (Direct Mail, Face to Face)
- Research and identify potential vendors
- Provide assistance with the sourcing and vetting of vendors
- Create a strategy and prepare RFPs for the contracts
- Analyze and evaluate submitted proposals, ensuring compliance with MSF’s policies, alignment with MSF’s principles, while ensuring the best value for money
- Lead negotiations of contracts
- Provide other procurement support as required
Core Competencies
- Commitment to MSF’s Principles; Proficiency Level 1: Demonstrates Loyalty, Awareness and Respect for MSF’s Values
- Cross-cultural awareness; Proficiency Level 3: Demonstrates an Integrating Attitude
- Analytical Thinking; Proficiency Level 4: Makes Complex Plans And/or Analyses
- Capacity to Negotiate; Proficiency Level 4: Seeks Mutual Benefit
- Results and Quality Orientation; Proficiency Level 3: Improves Performance and Sets Ambitious and Realistic Goals
- Networking and Building Relationships; Proficiency Level 3: Creates Network Opportunities
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven work experience as a procurement buyer or in similar role
- Experience running RFPs and with vendor/contract management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proven understanding of negotiation techniques
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong analytic capabilities, with the ability to translate analysis and anticipate risks
- Attention to detail
Education, Certifications, and Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
Position Status: Temporary (9 month contract)
Salary Grade: Level C on the MSF Canada Salary Grid, $72,420 per year (non-negotiable), Prorated
Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not in the position to support a work permit process for any applicant outside of Canada
Benefits: Health Spending Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.), 5% RRSP contributions (no matching required), starting 4 weeks’ Vacation/year, flexible work hours, annual professional development budget, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results.