purchasing agent

Dens 'N Dente Healthcare; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Markham is seeking a qualified individual to oversee procurement and supervision of staff. Responsibilities include purchasing equipment, developing specifications, consulting with suppliers, and managing delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as experience working with various suppliers. Health benefits are included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Consult with suppliers.
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• Review quotations and determine contract terms.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Multitasking

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.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Develop policies, standards and guidelines

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits