procurement officer
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. Business administration and management, general. Purchasing, procurement/acquisitions and contracts management. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
Oil and gas industry.
Tasks:
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
- 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.
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization.
Specialization/experience (business sales and services):
Negotiation.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Organized.
- Time management.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Long term benefits:
Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Parking available.
- Travel insurance.
- Variable or compressed work week.