Responsibilities

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of establishment
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Invite tenders
• Consult with suppliers
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts or recommend contract awards
• 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

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Windows

Additional information

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
• Team player
• Time management

Location: 222 The Esplanade Toronto, Ontario M5A 4M8