assistant manager - food services

THANIMA KERALA STORE; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local grocery store in Mississauga seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement and ensure delivery schedules are met. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, a college education, and is proficient in MS Office tools. This permanent position requires working under pressure with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience working in a logistics or procurement capacity.

Responsibilities

• Review quotations and establish delivery schedules.
• Purchase general and specialized equipment.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Attention to detail

Salesforce

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

Quick Books

Database management

Job description

Education & Experience

• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Review quotations
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Establish delivery schedules
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Consult with suppliers
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• Salesforce

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week