Occupational Research Assignment

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Nidhi Tiwari

Student ID- 134627173

2nd February 2018

Supply Chain Management

CAP – 504
Professor - Marlene Slawson

Occupational Research Chart

Occupational title and National Occupational Classification (NOC): (2 mark)

Purchasing Agent & Officers

National Occupational Classification Code – 1225

http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/QuickSearch.aspx?ver=16&val65=1225

What are some of the typical duties/responsibilities associated with positions in

this classification? (1 mark)

 Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, land or access rights, or business
services for use or for further processing by their establishment
 Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials
and supplies to be purchased
 Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations
 Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or
recommend contract awards
 Establish logistics of delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to
resolve problems
 Negotiate land acquisition or access rights for public or private use, and may conduct field
investigations of properties
 May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks.

http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/QuickSearch.aspx?ver=16&val65=1225

What skills, experience and education/training are required for this position? (2
mark)

 A bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration,

commerce or economics is usually required.
 Purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business
services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For
example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be
required for purchasers of industrial products.
 A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of
Canada (PMAC) may be required.
 Previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may
be required.
 Certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) may be
required
http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/QuickSearch.aspx?ver=16&val65=1225

Provide 2 associations or certification bodies associated with positions in this

classification. (2 marks)

A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada may be required

http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/NOC/ProfileQuickSearch.aspx?val=1&val1=1225&ver=06&val65=media%20buyer

Salary range / compensation: (2 mark)

C$30,559 - C$56,548

https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Job=Media_Buyer/Salary
Future Outlook: (1 mark)

 Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

 Several positions will become available due to retirements.
 There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent
experience in this occupation

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report-eng.do?
area=9219&lang=eng&noc=1225&action=final&ln=l&s=2#outlook
Occupational Research Continued…
Job Posting Title of Position:
List 5 Job Posting Skills
Requirements
 Problem Solving Skills
 Customer Service
 Interpersonal Skills
 Teamwork
 Oral Communications
Media Buyer
My Matching Skills
Worked for one and half year in a
fast paced industry
Worked with J.K Risk Managers and
Insurance Brokers Ltd as the
Relationship Manager
Gained recognition at my work
place due to my interpersonal
skills
Got more contracts due to the
success of the team I was working
with
Have been rewarded employee of
the month consistently for 3
months in 2017, for excellent
customer service