Purchasing Officer

1 month ago

Richmond, Canada WorkSafeBC Full time

Job requisition number

037747

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Salary

$32.58 - 40.43

Posting period

From 02/23/2023 to 03/16/2023

Overview

We’re looking for a Purchasing Officer to join our Purchasing Services team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the effective procurement of goods and services of moderate complexity, in accordance with WorkSafeBC policies, and legislative requirements.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining related documentation and acting as an information resource and liaison between WorkSafeBC departments and providers.

**Where you’ll work**

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a **hybrid work model** that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you’ll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you'll do
- Provide advice and assistance to internal departments in the development of competitive documents, respond to provider requests for clarification, and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the process is maintained
- Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external clients
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate the supply of materials and services for assigned projects
- Recommend, develop, and implement strategic buying methods to reduce purchasing costs

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:

- Identify, prioritize, and schedule multiple and concurrent tasks, both independently and as part of a team, in an environment of changing priorities and deadlines
- Prepare and present technical information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying levels of understanding
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, external service providers, management and work teams in a confident, objective and diplomatic manner
- Analyze information, anticipate problems/opportunities, set priorities, create, evaluate and negotiate alternative solutions in a diplomatic manner and make appropriate decisions/recommendations

**Your background and experience**
- Completion of year 1 of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) of the Supply Chain Management Professional program or working toward or have one of the following designations: 1) Designation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in the United Kingdom, 2) Designation from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) / American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), 3) Certified Public Purchasing Officer Certificate (CPPO), 4) Certified Supply Chain Professionals, 5) International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
- A minimum of 27 months of work experience in a clerk/administrative assistant type role in an office environment with a minimum of 12 months in a purchasing and/or supply chain environment.

We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

**Important to know**

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

- Successfully meet two different criminal record clearances; one of which meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the “Policy”) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

**Who we are**

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

**What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?**

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

**Learn more**: Discover who we are.

**Our benefits**

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