buyer - purchasing

Work setting

• Private sector
• Manufacture

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
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Specialization / experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week