purchasing contracts management officer

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Business services

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of establishment
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Provide customer service
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Access
• MS Outlook
• MS Project
• MS Windows
• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Salesforce

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)