purchasing officer

DL Custom; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Markham seeks a Purchasing Specialist to acquire equipment and services, negotiate supplier contracts, and manage logistics. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of purchasing experience, with strong negotiation skills and knowledge of MS Office tools. Competitive health and financial benefits are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Gasoline paid

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in purchasing.
• Knowledge of computer and technology applications.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Private sector, Manufacture

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
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• 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
• Internal audit

Qualifications

• Computer and technology knowledge
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization/experience

• Negotiation

Additional information

• Security and safety: Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities