procurement officer

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary seeks a professional to handle equipment purchasing and supplier negotiation. The role requires strong communication skills, client focus, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Benefits include a health care plan and dental options.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP systems is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers and review quotations from suppliers.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics of the organization.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Word

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

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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.

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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• 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

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Credit check

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
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

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