purchasing agent

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Private sector

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Award contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week