procurement officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an organized and efficient individual for a role involving the purchasing and management of equipment and services. This position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of related experience, with responsibilities that include negotiating with suppliers and supervising staff. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate and consult with suppliers.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

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