New Job Purchasing Agent In Nova Scotia

purchasing agent
purchasing agent

purchasing agent

Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $27 an hour
Location : Nova Scotia

Full Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Business/commerce, general
  • Asset languages

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Work setting

  • Private sector
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Tasks

  • Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
  • Assess requirements of establishment
  • 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
  • Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Word
  • Electronic mail
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Drug test
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • 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
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • Health benefits

  • Health care plan
  • Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available