purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Central; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Ontario is seeking a procurement specialist to purchase specialized equipment and materials. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience and will be responsible for developing specifications and negotiating with suppliers. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with work conducted on-site. Benefits include gasoline reimbursements and free parking.

Benefits

Gasoline paid

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Organized and able to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Assess requirements and develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve issues with suppliers.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

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
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Internal audit

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Time management
• Ability to multitask

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available