Senior Buyer/
Administration

Working at NHB means…

being part of an organization that plays an essential role in improving housing conditions in Nunavik. Through your work, you contribute directly to the organization’s objectives by supporting the effective management of social housing across fourteen Inuit communities.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive annual base salary of $68,559 to $92,474, depending on experience.
• Including the cost of living and food allowances, total annual compensation ranges from $84,448 to $108,362.
• Flexible schedule with the possibility of working between 35 and 40 hours per week.
• An annual travel allowance for your trips between Kuujjuaq and the rest of Quebec.
• Housing provided in accordance with current policies.
• 25 vacation days.
• 16 statutory holidays.
• 12 sick days.
• Option to accumulate a bank of 70 hours (10 days).
• Group insurance and pension plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunity to travel to the thirteen other communities in Nunavik as part of your duties.

As part of our team, you will enjoy a collaborative and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities

Procurement and Contract Management

• Prepare calls for tender
• Work closely with requestors to obtain required products or services.
• Receive and analyze orders for materials, products, and services for maintenance, minor renovations, and annual projects.
• Determine appropriate tendering mechanisms depending on materials, specifications, and contract value in accordance with policy.
• Prepare, publish and follow up on public tenders (SEAO) and invited tenders.
• Analyze bids, prepare evaluation files, obtain bids from suppliers or contractors when required, and confirm award results with selected suppliers; prepare purchase orders for approval as part of the process.

Supplier Relations and Compliance

• Negotiate continuously with suppliers to obtain best value.
• Participate in the selection and approval of suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers honor warranties and recall obligations and maintain a warranty tracking log.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures.

Logistics, Inventory and Operational Coordination

• Prepare shipping files and oversee all related shipment activities.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders.
• Manage the organization’s clothing inventory, orders, and supplier relations.
• Manage the vehicle file: purchasing, leasing, repairs, and parts.

Other Duties

• Carry out any other related duty assigned by your supervisor.

Required Profile

• 4 years of experience as a buyer
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of contract laws and regulations (an asset)
• Knowledge of the northern context or Inuit communities (an asset)

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and professional diligence.
• Autonomy and ability to work with variable deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in two of the following languages: French, English, Inuktitut.

Experience living in Nunavik

Working in Nunavik means discovering vast and breathtaking northern landscapes, a rich and welcoming Inuit culture, and a unique and authentic way of life.