Purchasing officer

JobsMedia.io; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing of equipment, materials and services. You will assess needs, develop specifications, negotiate with suppliers and oversee contract terms, deliveries and supplier relationships.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience, with strong MS Office skills. You will work in a manufacture setting and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely procurement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• MS Office proficiency required.

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.
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Client focus

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• 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

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Manufacture

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
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Other Benefits

• Free parking available