procurement specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Toronto seeks professionals for purchasing and procurement roles. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, monitoring delivery schedules, and establishing supplier contacts. This position requires a bachelor's degree and offers a hybrid work environment. Benefits include health coverage, bonuses, and paid training.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Pension plan

Long-term care insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Review quotations.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Review bids and negotiate costs.
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers.
• Conduct research.
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies.
• Negotiate business contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Private sector
• Transportation

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Review quotations
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Conduct research
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Negotiate business contracts
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy

Experience and specialization

• Inventory control software

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Analytical

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)