purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Western; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled purchasing and procurement specialist to join their team. This role involves managing the procurement of essential equipment and services, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, showcasing their ability to handle operational logistics and customer service effectively. If you are passionate about procurement and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required for this role.
• 2-3 years of experience in purchasing and procurement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and manage contracts.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics and budget.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Customer Service

Operational Logistics

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

ERP Software

Jonas Software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

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

• Information technology

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
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Manage contracts
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• Jonas Software

Area of work experience:

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts