procurement officer

Government of Canada - Central; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated procurement specialist to join their team. This exciting role involves purchasing general and specialized equipment, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in procurement, along with strong negotiation and customer service skills. You will work in a dynamic environment, engaging with various stakeholders to meet the organization's needs. If you're passionate about making impactful contributions in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Gasoline paid

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and equipment purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Purchase specialized equipment and materials based on specifications.
• Negotiate with suppliers and monitor delivery schedules.
• Provide customer service and resolve issues with clients.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

Oracle

SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Shipping company or agency

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
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• Oracle
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Electronic mail
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Windows

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan