Purchasing Officer

1 week ago

Kitchener, Canada Dropdead Limited Full time

**Job Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- 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
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- 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

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in purchasing or procurement roles, preferably within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
- Familiarity with systems such as SAP or other procurement software is highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with vendors.
- Knowledge of vendor management practices and supply chain processes.
- Ability to analyze prices, quality, and availability of materials for effective sourcing decisions.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in the procurement process.
- A degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Join our team as a Purchasing Clerk where you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our operational success while developing your career in procurement

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$34.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-01

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