Supply Chain Specialist

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Metro Vancouver Full time

Position Status:
Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than May 30, 2025)

Department:
Procurement & Real Estate Services
Teamsters Local 31
23 bi-weekly


Our Procurement & Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Buyer I who will contribute towards Vancouver's future livability by procuring critical goods and services to assist our major projects.

An experienced Buyer, knowledge in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services within the construction industry. analyzes bids as to price, quality, quantity, future availability, past performance, etc.

Independently, or in conjunction with client departments, interviews suppliers, negotiates satisfactory price discounts, terms, delivery methods and dates and related items; Drafts contract language according to precedent; Reviews all tenders, requests for proposal and contracts to ensure appropriate purchasing treatment including levels of indemnification and to verify required insurance and bonding certification; administers and monitors awarded product and service contracts.

Performs research and analysis of products and services, and prepares reports and recommendations on purchasing of same; provides assistance to client departments regarding purchasing matters.

Liaises with external and internal contacts such as engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, suppliers and lawyers.
Maintains purchasing records and prepares summary statistical and information reports.

Completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by courses in a recognized purchasing program, such as completion of the majority of courses leading to a diploma in the Supply Management Training program of the Supply Chain Management Association, plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures governing municipal purchasing.
Sound knowledge of contract law, negotiation, and corporate insurance.
Ability to evaluate quality, price and service factors to determine quality and suitability of all products and services.

Ability to prepare specifications and related documents for a variety of products and services and to monitor and administer such contracts.

Ability to study and review market conditions and prepare reports and recommendations on purchasing matters.
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