NOC 12102 — Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

TEER 2 · Technical / skilled trades (college or apprenticeship) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers source and purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, business services and land or access rights for use or for further processing by their establishment. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

Main duties

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

Evaluate risk, assess, prepare forecasts, scenarios and other factors concerning the supply market, and write reports and recommendations
Provides research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information is not readily available
Identify high impact cost reduction opportunities
Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential buyers and suppliers to the organization
Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed.

Purchasing agents and officers

Purchase general and specialized equipment and materials, business services and land or access rights 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 logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
Negotiate land acquisition or access rights for public or private use, and may conduct field investigations of properties
May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.

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