Occupation:
Purchasing Agents and Officers
(NOC 1225-B) Location:
Purchasing agents and officers purchase general and specialized equipment, materials and business services for use or for further processing by their establishment. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.
This occupation is not regulated in Canada.
You may be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker if you have an arranged offer of permanent employment from a Canadian employer, or if you have been living legally in Canada for one year as an international student or temporary foreign worker. Find out more about who is eligible to apply in the Federal skilled worker section.
Purchasing agents and officers perform some or all of the following duties:
Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.
Purchasing agents and officers may specialize in the purchase of particular materials or business services such as furniture or office equipment.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification - HRSDC ] JOB AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
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Employment requirements
Employment requirements are prerequisites generally needed to enter an occupation.
-A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is usually required. -Purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasers of industrial products. -A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required. -Previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may be required.
[ Source: National Occupational Classification - HRSDC ] Skills Requirements
There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:
Experience:
3-5 years
Specific Skills:
Consult with suppliers. Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.
Additional Skills:
Know and use computer hardware and software.
Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning, numeracy and significant use of memory.
[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ] Additional Information:
-Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience. [Source: National Occupational Classification - HRSDC ] JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently no job offers available in Canada's National Job Bank Web site in Northwestern Ontario for this occupation.
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