procurement specialist

Government of Canada - Western; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a professional to handle purchasing and procurement tasks. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing logistics operations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in procurement. This hybrid position offers a fast-paced environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Long-term care insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Review quotations and monitor delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Client focus

Analytical

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

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

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Analytical

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)