procurement officer

Government of Canada; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage procurement and logistics. This role involves purchasing specialized equipment and materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values client focus and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials for the organization.
• Negotiate with suppliers and assess requirements.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• Business services

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• 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 Health benefits

• Health care plan