Procurement Officer

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Skills and Abilities

Work setting
- Business services
- Construction company
- International level
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
- Award contracts to appropriate parties
- Establish delivery schedules
- Monitor progress of delivery schedules
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Provide customer service
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- Electronic mail
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
Area of specialization
- Industrial
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
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
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Flexible hours
Employment terms options
- Day
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth