Purchasing Supervisor

About the Company

Canadian Fiber Optics (CFOC) and Northern Lights Fiber is committed to bridging the digital divide: we bring best-in-class broadband internet to rural and underserved markets. We are built on a foundation of Courage Curiosity Compassion and Humility. And the truth is we love what we do! Bringing communities together is a powerful thing and we are proud of the impact we make in the lives of our customers.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for procuring equipment materials services and land or access rights required by the organization. The role involves assessing requirements managing tenders and supplier negotiations coordinating delivery schedules and supporting contract and purchasing activities to ensure operational needs are met efficiently.

What you will be doing:

• 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
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts to appropriate parties
• 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
• Internal audit

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years to 5years
• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexible and able to multitask

Computer and technology Knowledge:

• MS Word
• MS Office
• Oracle
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• Accounting software
• Data analysis and interpretation
  
• Negotiations
• Field Coordination and planning.
• Strong technical knowledge & understanding
• Strong Communication Skills.

Benefits:

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other Requirement:

• You will be required to work 35 hours week
  

What We Offer:

At Canadian Fiber Optics Corp. our priority is our employees. The work-hard-play-hard isnt just a saying for us - we are agile passionate and energetic. We check our egos at the door roll up our sleeves move fast get things done and support each other. Our leaders inspire the team truly welcoming all members to be open honest and provide feedback without fear of judgement. We want the curious the champions and the collaborators.

We are consistently working to provide a safe work environment competitive wages including strong commission-based compensation and many opportunities to learn and grow. If you commit to delivering results and make a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Required Experience:

Manager