purchasing officer

Fluid Exponents; Brantford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized equipment firm in Brantford is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience and a diploma from a college or CEGEP program. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this permanent role.

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Work language: English.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements and develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and review quotations.

Education

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

Job description

Education :

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

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
• 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
• Conduct internal audits

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Ability to work independently
• Work under tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability :

• Organized
• Good time management
• Ability to multitask

Experience :

• 2 to less than 3 years of relevant experience
• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Work language: English
• Work hours: 32 to 40 hours per week