buyer - purchasing

Government of Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a procurement specialist to manage the purchasing of equipment and services. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or related field is an asset.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Database management

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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