purchasing agent

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.
• 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.
• Internal audit.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word.
• MS Office.
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD).
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Windows.

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you currently a student?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.