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Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Authorize the development of specifications for products or services
• Manage contracts
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits