purchasing officer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Private sector
• Travel wholesale company
• Airline ticket office

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Windows

Travel bookings

• International travel
• Individual travel

Type of experience

• Airport ticket sales
• Airline reservation

Area of specialization

• Aviation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees