supply chain specialist - procurement

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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
• Establish delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision:

• 1 to 2 people

Area of work experience:

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability:

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Proactive