Purchasing agent
Canada Drives
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
- Consult with suppliers
- Review quotations
- Determine contract terms and conditions
- 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
- Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
- Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
- Maintain sales records for inventory control
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Salesforce
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
Specialization/experience (business sales and services)
- Negotiation
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Commission
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Subsidised public transportation
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available