purchasing manager

Government of Canada - Atlantic; City of Miramichi; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Miramichi is seeking an individual to manage budgets and implement purchasing policies. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, inventory management, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and be skilled in MS Office tools. This position requires on-site work in a busy construction setting with tight deadlines and an emphasis on dependability and team collaboration.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, and contracts is an asset.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control budget and expenditures.
• Implement purchasing policies and procedures.
• Review claims against suppliers.
• Prepare reports and organize inventory.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Construction

Responsibilities Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Resolve delivery and other problems with suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders
• Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels of issued materials and stocks
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Inventory control software

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits