purchasing officer

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Vancouver seeks a dedicated individual to manage purchasing activities. Responsibilities include procuring equipment and materials, developing purchase specifications, and consulting with suppliers. The role requires 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in English, with a focus on organization. Benefits include comprehensive dental and healthcare plans, and vision care. This position is strictly on-site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies to be purchased.
• Consult with suppliers.
• Review quotations.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

Skills

Organized

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Organized

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits