About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. Purchasing, procurement/acquisitions and contracts management. Logistics, materials, and supply chain management. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Private sector. 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. Award contracts to appropriate parties. 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. Maintain inventory of supplies. Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards. Resolve complaints and claims . Computer and technology knowledge: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. MS Office. MS Excel. MS Outlook. Area of specialization: Industrial. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Buying. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: On-site recreation and activities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Support for Indigenous people: Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).