procurement officer

Five Continents International Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Toronto-based company seeks a procurement specialist responsible for purchasing and contract management. The ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating with suppliers and managing delivery schedules. Applicants should possess a college diploma and relevant experience in procurement or a related field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in procurement or similar field.
• College diploma in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and establish delivery schedules.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Staff Training

Problem Solving

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
  
  

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
• 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
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems