business services purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Central; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Montreal is seeking a procurement officer to handle the purchase of specialized equipment and services. The ideal candidate must be bilingual and have between 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assessing requirements, negotiating with suppliers, and resolving procurement issues. This position requires on-site work with no remote option and offers benefits including dental, health care, and subsidised public transportation.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Subsidised public transportation

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Consult with suppliers and review quotations.
• Award contracts to appropriate parties.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliersReview quotations
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Subsidised public transportation