Purchasing agent

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Process purchases
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Manage contracts
• Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Strategy

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation
• Buying

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Subsidised public transportation