Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Business services

Responsibilities

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
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- 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
- Plan,



organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Provide customer service
- Internal audit

Experience and specialization

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

- Negotiation

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail

Personal suitability

- Client focus
- Productive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask

📌 purchasing officer (Kitchener)
🏢 ZAK Electric
📍 Kitchener