purchasing officer

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Winnipeg is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in purchasing. Key responsibilities include assessing needs and negotiating with suppliers. Due to the nature of the work, it is required to be completed on-site with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Experience in purchasing and negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to develop specifications for equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers and determine contract terms.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

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 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
• 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

• Other benefits