Junior Buyer

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Supply Management Team is an integral part of making that happen. We are looking for someone who is keen to take on the initiative and contribute to managing & exploiting changing business conditions to deliver the best value of procurement to the organization.

**Position overview**

The Supply Management team is looking for a **Junior Buyer** who is keen to take on the initiative and contribute to managing & exploiting changing business conditions to deliver the best value procurement to the organization.

The role centers around a clear understanding of procure to pay processes as well as ERP expertise to perform day to day procurement of low dollar value of goods and services. This role will also support Senior Buyers for RFX and other strategic procurement and contract management initiatives.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Sourcing, negotiating, and placing orders for low dollar value goods and services
- Placing purchase orders and administering all backend work through Oracle/Maximo as required
- Expediting outstanding purchase orders and resolving invoices and purchase order discrepancies
- Establishing and managing relationships with vendors and updating vendor data in ERP
- Assisting with preparation of RFX packages and contracts as directed by Senior Buyers
- Working on discrete Supply Management projects as required, including direct engagement with business units

**Key qualifications include**:

- Three years of relevant purchasing experience in a corporate or commercial environment, supplemented by completion of a two-to-three-year diploma or certificate program in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Fundamental purchasing knowledge, including basic understanding of contracts and buying processes
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to organize, schedule tasks and handle deadlines
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
- Experience in ERP systems, especially Oracle or Maximo, is a significant asset

**Who We Are**

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. We strive to provide an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities, allowing us to better serve them.

Join us on this journey as we continue to transform our airport to better serve our communities.