PURCHASING AGENT Job

Location:110 Prescott Center Drive Prescott, ON, K0E 1T0
Work location: On site
Salary: 40.90 hourly / 35 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Evening, Morning, To be determined, Day, Overtime available
Starts Date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Job Duties:

-Procure retail merchandise, store equipment, and operational supplies necessary for daily store and fuel station operations.
-Identify stock requirements and prepare detailed purchase orders based on inventory levels and sales trends.
-Source reliable suppliers, request quotations, and compare pricing, product quality, and delivery timelines.
-Negotiate purchase agreements, delivery terms, and pricing to ensure best value for the establishment.
-Track incoming shipments, manage inventory records, and resolve discrepancies with vendors or delivery partners.
-Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and uninterrupted store operations.
-May oversee and train store's staff for inventory control, receiving, and shelf stocking.

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience
Experience an asset

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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
-Negotiate offers from suppliers
-Consult with suppliers
-Hire, train and supervise staff
-Review quotations
-Determine contract terms and conditions
-Award contracts to appropriate parties
-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
-Internal audit

Supervision
5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
MS Word
MS Office
MS Excel
MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
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
Team player
Time management
Flexibility
Ability to multitask

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply

Direct Apply
By Direct Apply

By email
[email protected]