material purchasing officer

Education:

College/CEGEP.

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.
• Review quotations.
• Determine contract terms and conditions.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Provide customer service.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• MS Office.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.