Purchasing agent

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

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
  • Negotiate offers from suppliers
  • Consult with suppliers
  • Determine contract terms and conditions
  • Award contracts to appropriate parties
  • Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
  • Internal audit

Computer and technology knowledge

  • SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

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 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?

Employment terms options

  • Day

Workplace information

  • Hybrid

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Travel insurance
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