procurement officer

Government of Canada - Central; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee procurement and logistics operations. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing general and specialized equipment while ensuring that specifications meet organizational needs. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage delivery schedules, and provide excellent customer service. This position requires strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in various software tools, including SAP and MS Office. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials, assess requirements, and develop specifications.
• Negotiate with suppliers and monitor delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Logistics Planning

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

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

Database Management

MS Excel

MS Windows

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.

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
• 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
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Windows

Area of Specialization

• Industrial