purchasing officer

Amplitude Development Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Calgary seeks a permanent position requiring purchasing and negotiation skills. Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and be legally eligible to work in Canada. Responsibilities include purchasing materials and consulting with suppliers. The company offers financial benefits, including mileage paid, and other perks like free parking and paid training.

Benefits

Free parking

Paid training

Travel insurance

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Ability to handle a large caseload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and consult with them.
• Establish and monitor delivery schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College / CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Database management

MS Project

Job description

Position Details

• Employment type: Permanent
• Work language: English
• Work hours: 32.5 to 35 hours per week

Education

• College / CEGEP or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Construction company

Tasks

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

Computer and technology skills

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Database management
• MS Project

Business experience

• Negotiation skills

Security and safety requirements

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Handle a large caseload

Personal qualities

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field?

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking
• Paid training
• Travel insurance

Support for persons with disabilities

• Mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities
• Awareness training for a welcoming environment
• Inclusive recruitment policies

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assistance with settlement needs
• Support for social and labor market integration
• Recruitment of displaced individuals
• Foreign credential recognition support
• Mentorship programs
• Diversity and cross-cultural training
• No Canadian work experience required

Support for youth

• On-the-job training
• Mentorship and networking
• Awareness training for inclusivity

Support for Indigenous peoples

• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Relations with indigenous communities and businesses