services contracts negotiator

ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established transportation company in Ottawa is seeking a professional to assess equipment and material requirements, develop purchase specifications, and supervise staff. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work setting with various benefits, including health care, dental, and bonuses.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in the field.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess requirements and develop specifications for purchases.
• Consult with suppliers and hire/train staff.
• Review quotations and award contracts.

Skills

Client focus

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 40 hours per week

Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Private sector
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Business services

Tasks

• 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
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities