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Material purchasing officer
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- 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
- Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
- Negotiate offers from suppliers
- Consult with suppliers
- Review quotations
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
Screening questions
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Night
- Day
- Weekend
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Wellness program
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth