purchasing officer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer