Manager, purchasing contracts

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Railway transport company

Tasks

• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling and distributing materials, equipment, machinery and supplies
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy
• Plan, develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures
• Oversee the evaluation of the cost and quality of goods or services
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Negotiate offers from suppliers

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Type of industry experience

• Rail industry

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• 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?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance