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Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. 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.
- 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.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Electronic mail.
- Database management.
- MS Excel.
Area of specialization:
Industrial.
Specialization/experience (business sales and services):
Negotiation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Time management.
- Flexibility.
- Ability to multitask.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).