Buyer 2

The City of Mission is seeking an experienced, self-motivated individual to join our Finance Department in the Purchasing & Stores division. As the Buyer 2, you will be responsible for maintaining an efficient purchasing and stores operation, assisting departmental clients on purchasing issues and for performing administrative duties related to procurement, purchasing and inventory.

Reporting to the Manager of Purchasing, you will source, procure, store and issue supplies and services and create and process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and other documentation checking for accuracy, completeness of information and proper authorization using a computerized inventory and purchase order system. You will maintain accounting and other records, assist with inventory counts and operate a forklift. You will also prepare competitive bid documents including requests for quotations, requests for proposals, tenders, contracts and RFP’s including analyzing bids and recommending contract awards.

**Qualifications**:
You will be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and you have also completed the Materials Management Certificate program offered at BCIT (or an equivalent certificate program) or successful completion of procurement, warehouse management, inventory management and operations management courses through an accredited post-secondary institution.

**Additional Information**:
The 2024 rate of pay for this CUPE position is $40.40 per hour plus full benefits, including pension, upon completion of probation.

This full-time position works a four (4) day work week (Tuesday to Friday) from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Posting Closed: February 25, 2024