purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Central; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a dedicated individual to manage procurement and logistics. The role involves purchasing specialized equipment, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

Quick Books

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

Accounting software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

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

• Manufacture

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Internal audit

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Quick Books
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Accounting software

Additional information 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

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available