Buyer 1

Title of the Job: Buyer 1

Location: Burnaby, BC

Job Description: The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!This is buying work of moderate complexity. An employee of this class utilizes conventional procedures and techniques in buying commodities and services as assigned for Municipal departments. Work involves processing requisitions, obtaining and analyzing quotations, preparing purchase orders, placing orders and performing related purchasing tasks. The incumbent checks completeness of requisitions; validates availability of funds with the end user departments; obtains additional product description and specifications from ordering department or suppliers; amends product descriptions and/or writes non-technical general specifications to facilitate competitive quotations. Determines sources of supply from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, supplier cards, filed brochures, price lists, online research and other municipalities; obtains product prices, quality and availability information from suppliers, obtains samples of products for testing if required. Compares product specifications and benefits; awards routine purchases; uses discretion in referring difficult product comparisons or long-term purchases to a supervisor for concurrence with or assistance in supplier award decision; collaborates with end user department and forwards purchase order to successful supplier. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to purchasing and enrollment in and working towards accreditation of SCMP by SCMA or equivalent (such as NISCL-CSCL by NISCL); experience in municipal or industrial purchasing; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing municipal purchasing. Sound knowledge of the sources, quantities, types and prices of products and services required. Sound knowledge of the functions and requirements of the departments served. The incumbent should have the ability to work cohesively with a variety of internal and external contacts. Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.Please apply online by October 24, 2024.At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Company Name: City of Burnaby

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