purchasing agent

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• 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.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Windows.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.