Purchasing agent
- 2035 Queen Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6J3, Canada
On-site
From $38.5 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- From $38.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Location 2035 Queen StreetAbbotsford, BCV2T 6J3
- Work location On site
- Salary$38.50HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3665433
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Private sector
Responsibilities
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
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Salesforce
- Electronic mail
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Project
- MS Windows
- Accounting software
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits