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purchasing agent

OIC foodsabout 2 months ago
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

About the role

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Manufacture

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 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 Establish delivery schedules Monitor progress of delivery schedules Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems Provide customer service Internal audit Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Word Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software MS Office Quick Books Electronic mail MS Access MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows

Additional information

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 Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Time management Flexibility Ability to multitask

About OIC foods

Manufacturing