Purchasing agent

• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: Bilingual


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Education: Bachelor's degree


• Experience: 5 years or more

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
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Process purchases
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Manage contracts
• Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender

Computer and technology knowledge

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