Purchasing Agent

Mobility; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

Mobilize Jobs is hiring on-site in Calgary for a permanent, full-time purchasing role. The candidate will handle procurement of equipment, materials and services and will work closely with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage delivery schedules and resolve supplier issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of experience in related field.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment, materials or services as needed.
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Consult with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
• Review quotations and terms of purchase.
• Establish and monitor delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Electronic mail

Job description

Job Details

• Work location: On-site
• Salary: $42.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full-time
• Start date: Starts as soon as possible
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits: parking available