procurement officer

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada seeks a Procurement Officer to manage the purchase of equipment and services. The role involves developing procurement specifications, negotiating supplier offers, and overseeing contract management. Candidates should possess a relevant education with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience. This on-site position in Calgary, Alberta offers benefits such as free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment.
• Assess establishment requirements to develop specifications.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Manage contracts.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Location

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
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Manage contracts
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies

Benefits

• Free parking available