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Purchasing Agent

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101144 PEI Inc

  • Charlottetown
  • $40,950 per year
  • Posted: October 17, 2018
  • 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Starts: November 1, 2018
  • Permanent
  • Expires: December 31, 2018
  • 1 Vacancy
  • 94614

Job Description:

Strawberry Hill is a unique residential community built on a vision of sustainability. As a developer, we believe the possibilities are endless to create a neighborhood where residents feel an incredible sense of pride in where they live, a strong sense of community that is shared and a breathtaking quality of life that in Strawberry Hill.

Currently, we are looking for a full-time Purchasing Agent with strong purchasing power in home furniture and building supplies field.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for searching home furniture, building supplies and related products from Asian Market.
  2. Purchase the highest quality products at the lowest possible price in correct amounts.
  3. Develop purchasing plan, prepare purchasing orders.
  4. Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
  5. Negotiate price and contracts with suppliers.
  6. Monitor shipments to ensure products come in on time.
  7. Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
  8. Attend trade shows, conventions and seminars to network with people.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma
  2. Minimum 2-3 years of Purchasing experience
  3. Must be able to work independently and detailed oriented
  4. Must be able to travel
  5. Multi-Language, Mandarin Preferred, Fluent English
  6. Experience in trade, building supplies or home furniture purchasing is preferred
  7. Asian market purchasing knowledge and background is preferred

Languages:

  • English
  • Mandarin

  • Notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on WorkPEI. The Province of PEI has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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