Procurement Specialist

**Procurement Specialist**:
**Department**: Finance

**Closing Date**: Nov 28, 2024 4:30 PM

**Competition Number**: 24-115

**Job Summary**:
The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Procurement Specialist. Under the direction of the Assistant Manager, Procurement, the incumbent procures a wide variety of supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and services for City departments. This involves reviewing requisitions, preparing tender and bid documents, vendor sourcing, bid solicitations, procurement, analysis of bids, and award recommendation. The Procurement Specialist performs administrative duties related to procurement, purchasing, and inventory of City of Nanaimo assets.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Please see the job description PDF below.

**Requirements**:
Applicants must have Diploma in Business Administration or professional certification from a recognized supply chain institution and a minimum of four years’ purchasing experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.

**Compensation and Benefits**:
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 40-hour work week. The hourly wage is $40.91 increasing to $43.06 upon successful completion of probation (Jan 2024 Rates). Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

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