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.