Buyer

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 timeframe. 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 also acceptable

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Assist customer service functions as follows:

• Preparation and submission of invoices to Customers

• Communication with Customers via email and phone

• Accessing, invoice entry and Auditing Customer portals

• Collection activities - monitoring and follow up

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com