Purchaser

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Master's degree

Experience:

5 years or more

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

• 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
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Provide emergency response when required
• Prepare purchase orders
• Prepare and maintain purchasing files, reports and records
• Perform administrative tasks
• Negotiate rates and terms
• Maintain inventory of stored material
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Compile inventory reports
• Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Material requirements planning (MRP) system

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Personal suitability

• Time management

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers