Skills Restaurant Purchasing Agent in Canada

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Assess requirements of establishment
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Invite tenders
• Consult with suppliers
• Review quotations
• Determine contract terms and conditions
• Award contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

• Recruiting and Hiring
  • Acquiring the right talent to achieve the organization's mission.
• Supervising
  • Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

• Planning
  • Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
• Analyzing Information
  • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

• Interviewing
  • Conducting enquiries in a formal way to collect information or to determine opinions.
• Liaising and Networking
  • Developing alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchanging information with others.
• Negotiating and Adjudicating
  • Exchanging ideas while analyzing issues and interests at stake, and enabling opposing sides to resolve disputes and reach agreement.
• Teaching and Training
  • Facilitating the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

• Processing Information
  • Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

• Economics
  • Knowledge of economic theories, principles and methods of analysis including simulation and forecasting techniques.
• Finance
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of financial management, monitoring and accountability frameworks, reporting procedures, banking, and markets.
• Business Administration
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing businesses.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.

• Engineering and Applied Technologies
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and the techniques used in the planning, development and application of technology for specific goods and services.