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Purchasing officer

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • North York, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
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Experience
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Working hours
40 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
  • 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

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office

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

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • On call
  • Day
  • Weekend

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
More about this job

Responsibilities

Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, and business services, developing procurement specifications and negotiating with suppliers. Review quotations, award contracts, coordinate and monitor deliveries, resolve issues with clients and suppliers, oversee operational logistics, and supervise staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. The role calls for supplier negotiation and industrial specialization, MS Office knowledge, and the ability to work independently under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Contract Management
  • Quotation Review
  • Procurement Specifications
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Operational Logistics
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service
  • MS Office
  • Industrial Procurement
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits

  • Free Parking

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Purchasing
  • Procurement
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Business Services
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Supplier Relations
  • Procurement Specifications
  • Quotations
  • Contract Terms
  • Contract Award
  • Delivery Schedules
  • Operational Logistics
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • MS Office
  • On-Call Work

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