Buyer

1 week ago


Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Lambton Kent District School Board Full time

Title:
Buyer

Start Date:
Immediate

Position Type:
Permanent

Position Open To:
Internal & External Applicants

Location:
Sarnia Education Centre

Posting Overview:


The Buyer will facilitate and expedite the acquisition of goods and services in response to needs identified by the various Board departments including the tendering/quotation/proposal process, and bid document preparation and analysis.

The buyer will assist with source development and supplier relations, and with the disposal of surplus goods.

Qualifications/Experience:

- graduation from a two-year community college course with emphasis on Business Studies. Equivalent experience will be considered;
- professional certifications such as Supply Chain Management Professional Designation or Ontario Public Buyers Association is required;
- minimum three years of purchasing experience is required.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

- advanced knowledge of current Broader Public Sector Accountability Act legislation;
- knowledge in the principles and practices of public administration including laws relating to contract and competitive bidding;
- continued commitment to training in best practices in Public Procurement;
- advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to produce tenders, quotations, letters, forms, spreadsheets etc. and computerized financial/purchasing systems;
- attention to detail and strong analytical skills to summarize and evaluate quotations/tenders and make recommendations;
- thorough understanding and working knowledge of all purchasing principles and practices;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact positively and effectively with staff and as a team member;
- good time management and organizational skills in order to give attention to details and bring order to a variety of data;
- previous experience in a similar setting is preferred;
- all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Position Effective Date & Length:

Permanent, 12 month position, 35 hours/week
Level 5 - $26.51/hour - $28.19/hour

Application Instructions:

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.


The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.).

In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process.

Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$26.51-$28.19 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location:
One location

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