Supply Chain Specialist Job Descriptions

PURCHASER  |  BUYER

Executive   |   Middle Management   |   Operational


[ Available Candidates ]

CORE DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Purchasing raw materials, goods, services and finished products or business services based on the specifications and production requirements of the organization.
• Assessing the requirements of the organization and to develop specifications for the items or services required.
• If applicable, the invitation of tenders, interviewing, and research of suppliers and commodities; and the presentation and review of quotations with the Senior Buyer and/or Supervisor.
• The investigation of favourable contract terms and conditions and a recommendation put forward for the awarding of contracts.
• Actual preparing of requisition orders to buy replenishment stock, equipment and/or services; and the arrangement of delivery.
• Inventory, production and planning duties may also apply and could include:
• Monitoring inventory levels as raw materials, equipment, and stock issued, distributed, transferred within or outside the organization and/or disposed.
• Compiling of inventory reports - detailing the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and other stock on hand. Both manual and computerized inventory control and stocking taking methods may be used.
• Maintenance of records and details on stock rotation, obsolescent and dangerous goods and disposition of outdated or aged stock.
• Preparation, maintenance, and reporting to management on: progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other information.
• The reconciliation of inventories on record versus actual physical counts.

A VARIED SKILL SET IS REQUIRED AND MAY INCLUDE:

• Good communications skills including oral, written and listening ability.
• Ability and openness to learning the requirements and processes of organizations, to purchase raw materials, goods, equipment, business services, etc.
• Ability to respond to needs and requests of others in a helping and supportive way.
• Good mathematical skills required to determine stock requirements and prepare reports.
• Computer literacy and hands on ability, with appreciation toward keeping up with new software and technologies which affect their job.
• Social skills required to work with other people including internal clients from other areas within the organization, and outside suppliers to determine needs and/or resolve issues or problems.
• Good organizational skills required to compile, accumulated, and utilize information.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Completion of secondary school is a minimum requirement along with practical hands on experience as a Purchasing or Inventory Clerk, Junior Buyer, etc.
• Additional in house on the job training or post secondary job related purchasing courses is essential to further progress within the organization and sector.
• Computer literacy along with hands on ability with various computerized buying, planning, and/or inventory systems is highly recommended.
• Enrollment in and credits toward a Purchasing Certificate from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (P.M.A.C.) is recommended.