building supplies purchasing manager

Work setting

• Urban area
• Construction
• Real estate company
• Private sector
• Construction company
• Various locations
• Outside Canada

Budgetary responsibility

• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• 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
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Information technology

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel overnight
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Interpersonal awareness