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Purchasing Agent
Posted on December 24, 2024
by Peninsula Food Technologies Inc
1 Northrup Cress, St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 7M3
Job Sector:
Business, Consulting & Mgmt
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 200
Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
Last Updated: 15 hours ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/st-catharines/908913585/purchasing-agent/
Job Description
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
- Consult with suppliers
- Hire, train and supervise staff
- Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
- Provide customer service
- Maintain inventory of stored material
- Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Office
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available