contract administrator

Government of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Canada is seeking a skilled purchasing professional to manage equipment and materials for the mining industry. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, with responsibilities including negotiating offers from suppliers and assessing purchase requirements. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented team players with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing top-notch customer service. This position is strictly on-site in Saskatoon.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Strong computer and technology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or business services.
• Assess requirements of establishments to develop specifications for equipment.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

Database management

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Setting

• Construction company
• Mining Industry

Responsibilities

• 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
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Database management

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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