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Manager, purchasing contracts

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: Bilingual
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Master's degree
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Railway transport company

Tasks

  • Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
  • Evaluate daily operations
  • Plan and control budget and expenditures
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
  • Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
  • Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
  • Manage contracts
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Advise senior management
  • Negotiate offers from suppliers

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office
  • SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Type of industry experience

  • Rail industry

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

  • Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • 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

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance