Purchasing Agent

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Industrial

Additional information

Personal suitability

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $31.80 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L4W 1P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person