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SWS Safety Warning Specialists; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety services provider located in Niagara Falls is looking for a Procurement Specialist to purchase general and specialized equipment. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement. Benefits include health plans and support for diverse backgrounds. This position is permanent, offering 40 hours of work per week.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Free parking available

Paid time off

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, and contracts.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and award contracts.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules and inventory levels.

Skills

Negotiation

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Internal audit
• Order supplies and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with government regulations

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Specialization / experience

• Negotiation

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities

General notes: - Durée de l'emploi : Permanent - Langue de travail : Anglais - Heures de travail : 40 hours per week