purchasing officer

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work setting:

Private sector. Willing to relocate.

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.
• 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.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word.
• MS Office.
• Quick Books.
• Electronic mail.
• Database management.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Windows.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

Negotiation.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 to less than 7 months.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Shift.
• Day.
• Overtime required.

Financial benefits:

Commission.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Parking available.