Chief, Purchasing

About This Role

Education: Master's degree. 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. Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures. Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services. Manage contracts. Oversee the analysis of data and information. Advise senior management. Supervision: Working groups. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD). Information technology. MS Project. SharePoint. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large caseload. Large workload. Personal suitability: Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: Hybrid. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Travel insurance.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Advise senior management

What We're Looking For

• Mid level experience
• Master's degree
• Work conditions: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Large caseload, Large workload
• Personal suitability: Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player

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