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Purchasing agent

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
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Working hours
40 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Français
  • Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • Master's degree

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
  • Negotiate offers from suppliers
  • Consult with suppliers
  • Determine contract terms and conditions
  • Award contracts to appropriate parties
  • Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  • Internal audit

Computer and technology knowledge

  • SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • 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?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

  • 5 years or more

Employment terms options

  • Day

Workplace information

  • Hybrid

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Travel insurance
More about this job

Responsibilities

Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and business services, and assess organizational needs to develop purchasing specifications. Negotiate supplier offers, establish contract terms, award contracts, resolve issues with clients and suppliers, and perform internal audits.

Requirements

A master's degree and at least five years of experience are specified. The role requires French, SAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, with strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Contract Management
  • Procurement Specifications
  • Supplier Relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Internal Auditing
  • SAP
  • Attention to Detail
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Independent Work
  • Client Focus

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Paramedical Services Coverage
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Travel Insurance

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Management & Leadership
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Purchasing
  • Procurement
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Contract Terms
  • Contract Award
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Business Services
  • Procurement Specifications
  • Internal Audit
  • SAP
  • SAP FI/CO
  • SAP HR
  • SAP MM
  • SAP SD
  • French
  • Client Focus
  • Problem Resolution
  • Private Sector

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