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:
Bachelor's 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" isn’t 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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No