Purchasing officer

Overview

Languages:

English

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Private sector
• Manufacture

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Power Point
• MS Windows

• Industrial

• Negotiation

• Driver's validity licence check

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities