procurement specialist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Construction company
• Industrial construction

Responsibilities

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
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities