Purchasing Assistant

1 week ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada TransLink Full time

**Marketing Statement**:
A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion

**Responsibilities**:
Provides procurement services and support to ensure that the necessary goods and services are available for South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (SCBCTA) departments or subsidiary entities (as required) to achieve business requirements and overall corporate and departmental objectives. Performs a variety of administrative duties such as responding to routine procurement inquiries, preparing routine correspondence, taking minutes, and formatting, editing and proof-reading procurement documents, spreadsheets, contracts, etc. Prepares routine purchase orders, contracts, and amendments using standard form templates, liaises with vendors, obtains approvals (internal and external). Provides administrative support for procurement processes such as compiling procurement data. Processes the disposal of corporate assets, receiving disposal authorizations, assigning disposal numbers, and preparing disposal orders.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION:
Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent, including general commercial courses in accounting, finance, law, contracts, communication, economics, marketing, and organizational behaviour, etc., supplemented by short courses or experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) at an intermediate level.

EXPERIENCE:
**Other Information**:
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

**Work Schedule**:
37.5 hours per week.

**Work Designation**:
Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

**Rate of Pay**:
Salary $5,007 - $6,008 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

**How to Apply**:
Posting Date: March 25, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**:
TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

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