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.

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.
• Provide customer service.
• Internal audit.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word.
• MS Office.
• Electronic mail.
• MS Access.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Project.
• MS Windows.

Specialization/experience (business sales and services):

Negotiation.

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.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Parking available.