purchaser
Education
: Bachelor's degree. 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. Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems. Maintain records on inventory control system. Enforce policies and procedures. Review
Requirements
of establishment and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase. Negotiate price when purchasing or selling. Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met. Computer and technology knowledge: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. Accounting software. Area of work
Experience
: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Area of specialization: Industrial. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal
Skills
. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Flexibility. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. 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 for the position (English or French)?.
Experience
: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health
Benefits
: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care
Benefits
. Financial
Benefits
: Pension plan. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other
Benefits
: Other
Benefits
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