purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to purchase specialized equipment and manage operational logistics. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and computer proficiency. Candidates should have a college education and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position is on-site, with no remote option, offering benefits such as mileage reimbursement and paid training.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Computer and technology knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Consult with suppliers.
• Review quotations.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Database management

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Construction company

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance