Buyer’s Assistant

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**Please Note: This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.**

The Buyer’s Assistant is an integral member of the _shop AT NAIT_ procurement team providing buying support to our Learning Materials Specialist and Merchandise Specialist buyer. As directed this position will be responsible for compiling and analyzing supply needs for the procurement team, helping to build out PO’s and tracking orders as required. This position will help liaison with other areas of our operations to ensure supply requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner. We are looking for a creative, professional individual to join our team and provide outstanding customer experiences.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Organizing, compiling, tracking, and recommending order quantities for learning materials and general merchandise.
- Process program requisitions for buyer approval.
- Ensuring that services are continuous and not impacted by missed deadlines, product shortages, quality compromises, or inflated costs.
- Assist with communication to vendors to ensure timely and accurate order details.
- Liaison with departments and academic groups to develop relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
- Liaison with other departments within shop AT NAIT to ensure accurate and speedy receiving processes
- Communicate special order details.
- Understand NAIT branding guidelines in order to guide clientele choices.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Previous experience purchasing products for resale in a post-secondary environment (e.g. university bookstore) is highly desirable; similar experience in a large retail or service environment will also be considered.
- Knowledge of industrial supply lines and educational resource.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail, deadline driven, and organizational skills are strong assets.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of grade 12.
- Related post-secondary certificate or diploma.
- Several years of related experience in retail or service environments with a proven track record of customer service excellence.
- Equivalencies may be considered.

**Remuneration**: $39,831.25 - $51,426.65 (based on 32.625 hours per week) annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Administrative Support IV).
- Th_is position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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