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Purchasing Agent

@ Mobilize Connect

Calgary, Alberta

$42/hrFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Mobilize Connect is hiring a full-time, on-site Purchasing Agent on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible. The role buys general and specialized equipment, materials and business services, negotiating with suppliers and tracking deliveries. The posting states $42.00 per hour for 35 hours per week and asks for a bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience.

Pay:

$42 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Purchase equipment, materials and business services
  • Develop specifications from establishment requirements
  • Negotiate offers and review quotations from suppliers
  • Establish and monitor delivery schedules
  • Resolve problems with clients and suppliers

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 to 3 years of experience
  • MS Office and MS Excel proficiency
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-31
First seen by our source
2026-10-31
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSales
Experience2+ years
Hours per week35
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedTransit support

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Full company description

Mobilize is a new staffing model that works on a rotational placement basis, supplying tourism, hospitality and food services businesses with a continuous supply of young staff. Mobilizers rotate to different locations seasonally, so participating businesses always have motivated people who are eager and ready to work. Mobilize offers Canadians an exciting employment adventure where they work in and experience different amazing locations each summer and winter. It’s a professional, structured program that provides individuals with full-time, paid work over one to two seasons. Mobilizers live in each location for a season, working with a different business each time, and gain valuable work experience in a variety of roles. The program arranges everything from placement to training to housing. For more info, visit: EMPLOYERS: Mobilize Website: http://www.mobilizejobs.ca/employers/ Twitter: @Mobilizeworkers (https://twitter.com/Mobilizeworkers) JOB SEEKERS: Mobilize Website: http://www.mobilizejobs.ca/job-seekers/ Twitter: @Mobilizejobs (https://twitter.com/Mobilizejobs) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MobilizeJobs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5lhDtE07xN7g6YQq-uvgQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mobilizejobs

LinkedIn followers
927
People associated on LinkedIn
1
Reported office locations
  • 1000 Sheppard Ave. W, Toronto, Ontario M3H 2T6, CA
Business categories
  • Employment
  • Recruiting
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Mobilize Connect
  • Mobilize Jobs
Specialties
  • employment recruitment
  • human resources
  • developing job skills
  • staffing solutions
  • partnering with credible employers
  • filling job vacancies
  • providing job training
  • and delivering job training and mentorship
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

Mobilize is a new staffing model that works on a rotational placement basis, supplying tourism, hospitality and food services businesses with a continuous supply of young staff. Mobilizers rotate to different locations seasonally, so participating businesses always have motivated people who are eager and ready to work. Mobilize offers Canadians an exciting employment adventure where they work in and experience…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2015
Specialtiesemployment recruitmenthuman resourcesdeveloping job skillsstaffing solutionspartnering with credible employersfilling job vacanciesproviding job trainingand delivering job training and mentorship
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Job description

Job Details

  • Work location: On-site
  • Salary: $42.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment, full-time
  • Start date: Starts as soon as possible
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Responsibilities

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
  • Negotiate offers from suppliers
  • Consult with suppliers
  • Review quotations
  • Determine contract terms and conditions
  • Establish delivery schedules
  • Monitor progress of delivery schedules
  • Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Office
  • Electronic mail
  • MS Excel

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask

Benefits: parking available

What you must include in your application: Cover letter

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