buyer - purchasing

Durabuilt Windows & Doors; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Procurement Officer for their Edmonton location. The role involves assessing equipment needs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, a diploma in a related field, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

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.

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
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits