Buyer

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time

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Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title:
Buyer

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
Monday, February 20 2023

End Date (if applicable):
**Job Description**:
Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience
- Completion of a two-year diploma in Material Management, Business Management or Public Administration, or equivalent.
- Enrolment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Program and actively working towards the completion of the SCMP designation.
- Minimum four (4) years related experience as a Buyer in a purchasing organization of substantial size, preferably in the public or education sector.
- An equivalent combination of education and qualifications may be considered.
- Experience in the development of RFP’s, RFQ’s, and Tenders for goods and services; and the development and negotiation of contracts.
- Administering the public-sector bidding process (i.e., BC Bid) preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing standards, policies, procedures and strategies, procurement strategies, supply management philosophy and techniques.
- Knowledge of various laws and governmental regulations as they relate to the purchasing function (i.e., WCB, federal and provincial taxation, customs, NWTA, Canada Hazardous Products Act, WHMIS, WCB, FOIPPA etc.)
- Strong computer skills with experience using a computerized procurement systems.

Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, assists with the development of contracts on behalf of the College.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpretation, and negotiating skills required to evaluate Suppliers, handle pricing competitions, monitor market conditions, and to negotiate prices, delivery dates, and payment terms with vendors.
- Ability to prepare RFQs, RFP’’s, and Tenders.
- Ability to exercise considerable independence of action and judgement in all aspects of purchasing and a high degree of accountability.
- Ability to liaise with and develop effective working relationships with departments/divisions, and Suppliers.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
- Ability to maintain standard of absolute confidentiality regarding information and records.
- Ability to provide customer service effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Hours & Days of Work: 9:00am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday.

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Salary Range:
$30.67 - $35.14 per hour

Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 25

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
Yes

Closing Date:
Monday, February 20 2023

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If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please

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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the

CUPE Collective Agreement

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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