supply chain specialist - procurement

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

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.
• 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.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Large caseload.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.