Junior Buyer

**Description**:
Reporting directly to the Manager, Purchasing & Risk Management, this contract role is responsible for the coordination and administration of the day-to-day operations relating to public procurement, purchase orders and procurement support for staff. As the Junior Buyer, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

- Assist Buyers with the procurement process including internal client interaction, meetings, bid document preparation, issuance, closing, evaluation, recommendation and contract award.
- Administration of the ebidding process, including but not limited to, creating new bids, developing pricing tables and online submission sections, posting addenda, announcements, RFP evaluation, and posting award results.
- Maintain the bid log for all procurements and follow up with the respective Buyer and internal client through established processes.
- Staff support in preparation, evaluation and award of informal quotations.
- Set up new vendors and edit vendor information as applicable in the Finance system.

This position offers an hourly salary rate of $33.09 $40.55.