Procurement Officer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Private sector. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). 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. Review quotations. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Provide customer service. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Quick Books. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS Outlook. Lightspeed. Accounting software. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Negotiation. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. 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 available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.