purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Western; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Winnipeg seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement activities on-site. Responsibilities include sourcing and negotiating equipment and services, along with supervising staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have 3-5 years of related experience.

Benefits

Other benefits

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
• Review quotations.
• Determine contract terms and conditions.
• Establish delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules.
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Time management

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor\'s degree

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.

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
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office

Additional information

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Other benefits