supply chain specialist - procurement

Government of Canada - Western; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a procurement specialist to manage purchasing of equipment and services, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee logistics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in the water treatment and waste management sectors. This hybrid role includes health and financial benefits, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience with water treatment and waste management industries.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services.
• Assess requirements to develop specifications for purchases.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers and determine contract terms.
• Plan and oversee operational logistics of the organization.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Quick Books

Database management

MS Excel

MS Outlook

SharePoint

SAP BI BusinessObjects

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector
• Water and waste treatment utilities

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
• 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
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Quick Books
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• SharePoint
• SAP BI BusinessObjects

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Type of industry experience

• Water treatment and waste management

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Ability to multitask

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities