New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity
BUYER
Under the Direction of the Secretary Treasurer or designate, the Buyer provides complex clerical support and routine purchasing activities for the district.
Job Function:
- Co-ordinates a computerized tendering system for the district; processes tenders by determining specifications, identifying vendors, setting closing dates, distributing tenders, and receiving/opening bids; analyses and evaluates a verity of bids and quotations; determines the most appropriate supplier and awards the order.
- Contacts suppliers to obtain information, to update and renegotiate service/repair contracts, to resolve problems with purchasing contracts or to expedite goods and services
- Creates and updates supply lists in conjunction with schools and district personnel; processes requisition forms received from individual schools and staff members; processes purchase orders
- Maintains controls to ensure that only legitimate expenditures and commitments are made on behalf of the district
- Keep up-to-date on market conditions, price trends, and brings unusual matters of developing price trends to the attention of supervisor with supporting analysis and recommendations
- Maintains varied records of purchasing statistics, descriptive lists, work-in-progress, schedules and completed files
- Responsible for the establishment, control and maintenance of district contracts.
- Performs other comparable duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required of the job
Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by Level 1 Purchasing Management Association of Canada Program and or equivalent post-secondary training and experience
- Good knowledge of modern purchasing methods and principals, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to evaluate quality, price and suitability of goods
- Candidates must possess sound judgement, independent decision-making, problem solving and strong communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- One (1) year experience as a Purchasing Clerk
Salary
In accordance with SD40/CUPE 409 Collective Agreement, Schedule A. Currently $32.47 per hour.
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This is a temporary position, starting immediately and ending November 30, 2022 or upon return of incumbent.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, however, applications received prior to 9:00am on Monday, May 16, 2022 will be assured of full consideration.
Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on who se traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, person of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the centre of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location, the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and is expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are acaring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.