procurement officer

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Manufacture.

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.
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.

Supervision:

Purchasing and inventory clerks.

Area of specialization:

Aviation.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

Negotiation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.