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Purchasing Supervisor job in Calgary, AB with Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Purchasing Supervisor job from Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation is offering $44.00 hourly for 35 hours per week.
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Purchasing Supervisor

Employer

Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation

Date Posted

April 20, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $44.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date May 11, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Tasks

  • 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

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Word
  • MS Office
  • Oracle
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • Accounting software
  • Data analysis and interpretation

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

Negotiation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to multitask

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Purchasing Supervisor is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Purchasing Agents and Officers
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to establish delivery schedules and to monitor progress

DIRECTIVE

Interest in negotiating or determining contract terms and conditions and in awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards; may hire, train and supervise purchasing clerks

social

Interest in contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems

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