Purchasing Officer

PML Professional Mechanical Ltd.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic purchasing professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing specialized equipment and materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with company policies. You will play a crucial role in managing contracts and overseeing operational logistics, contributing to the efficiency and success of the organization. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will have a significant impact. If you are passionate about procurement and looking for a challenging role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics and budget control.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

Budget Management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Jonas Software

ERP Software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

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.

Work setting

• 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
• 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