purchasing supervisor

Government of Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Alberta seeks a professional to manage equipment purchasing and supplier relations. Responsibilities include assessing needs, negotiating contracts, and overseeing operational logistics. Candidates must possess a certificate or diploma from a recognized program and have 2-3 years of experience. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include healthcare and potential bonuses.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Willing to relocate and travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and establish delivery schedules.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

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
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Chinese

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• International level

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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus