supply chain specialist - procurement

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Private sector
• Water and waste treatment utilities

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
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Provide customer service
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Quick Books
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• SharePoint
• SAP BI BusinessObjects

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Type of industry experience

• Water treatment and waste management

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Overtime required

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities