purchasing officer

Chic Eyes; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local optical retail store in Brampton is looking for an individual to oversee purchasing, consult with suppliers, and supervise staff. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and previous experience in a similar field. The position offers vision care benefits and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Must be available for shift or on-call work.
• Legally able to work in Canada required.
• Previous experience in this field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment.
• Consult with suppliers and negotiate offers.
• Hire, train and supervise staff.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment details

• Permanent
• Working language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Urdu
• Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

• Optical retail store

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
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities