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Buyer
Competition #: NLH-RE-25-084
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews requisitions and contract tender documents for commercial requirements, determines source, analyses quotations and tenders, selects suppliers, issues orders, and works with vendors to execute contracts.; works with the computerized purchasing system and ensures administrative and legal requirements are met; ensures policies, procedures, agreements and legislative requirements are adhered to; liaises with department officials, suppliers and other groups as required. All other duties related to or associated with this classification.

What We're Looking For:

1. Strong written and oral communication skills;
2. Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various teams;
3. Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.

What You'll Need:

High school graduation supplemented by the successful completion of the Supply Chain Management Association - Supply Chain Management Professional accreditation Program, or successful completion of a three (3) year diploma program in business management or a three (3) year supply chain management program from a recognized post-secondary institution. All education requirements to be supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years related purchasing experience including at least one (1) year at the buyer level. Experience in an industrial or
utility environment would be considered an asset. Must have a working knowledge of computerized purchasing systems and the Microsoft Suite of Applications as well as good oral and written communication skills.

CLOSING DATE: July 2 2025

We're looking for energy we can count on!

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.