Purchasing Managers
Purchasing managers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of an establishment |
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Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget |
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Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies |
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Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services |
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Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts |
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Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials |
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Review and process claims against suppliers |
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Interview, hire and oversee training of staff. |
Employment requirements
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A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics is required. |
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Purchasing managers responsible for units purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related degree or diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasing managers responsible for purchasing industrial products.
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The designation Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) or registration in the educational program of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required. |
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Several years of experience as a purchasing agent or officer are required. |
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Bookkeepers
Bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Bookkeepers perform some or all of the following duties:
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Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems |
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Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements |
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Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills |
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Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents |
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Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services |
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Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports. |
Employment requirements
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Completion of secondary school is required. |
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Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field |
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Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) |
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Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required. |
Information systems manager(Management Information System (MIS) Manager) (NOC: 0213)
Terms of Employment:
Temporary, Full Time, Weekend, Day
Salary:
$80,000.00 to $85,000.00 Yearly, 40.00 Hours per week, Bonus, Medical Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits
Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education:
Completion of university
Experience:
5 years or more
Languages:
Speak English, Read English, Write English
Staff Responsibility:
21 -50
Budgetary Responsibility:
$1,500,001 - $4,000,000
Work Setting:
Retail or wholesale sales and services
Specific Skills:
Plan, organize and direct daily operations, Establish and implement policies and procedures for information systems, Authorize the development of specifications for products or services, Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs, Oversee the analysis of data and information, Oversee the preparation of reports, Manage contracts, Consult and advise clients
Additional Skills:
Plan and control budget and expenditures, Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
Security and Safety:
Confidential security clearance, Criminal record check, Driver's validity license check, Driving record check (abstract)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail
Transportation/Travel Information:
Valid driver's licence, Own transportation, Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by employer, Parking paid by employer
Ability to Supervise:
Staff in various areas of responsibility
Other Languages:
Punjabi
Essential Skills:
Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
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