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purchasing agent
Posted on May 06, 2025 by Employer details Watson Enterprises Inc.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Private sector. 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. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. MS Office. Electronic mail. MS Excel. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Time management. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.- LocationRichmond, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$40.00HOUR hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3300476
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
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
- Private sector
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
- Consult with suppliers
- 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
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Word
- MS Office
- Electronic mail
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2025-06-05
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