buyer - purchasing

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

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector seeks a Procurement Officer to manage purchasing and supplier negotiations. This on-site role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient acquisition of resources while ensuring quality and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Ability to develop specifications for equipment.
• Experience negotiating offers from suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Develop specifications for materials to be purchased.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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
• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Negotiate offers from suppliers

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Accounting software

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available