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About the role
- Buyer managing procurement, suppliers, contracts, and purchasing for Okanagan College. Supporting compliant purchasing, supplier relationships, purchase orders, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional procurement support services through procurement of goods and services, contract administration, supplier management, purchase order processing, and customer service support
- Process purchase requisitions and create, amend, and close purchase orders
- Obtain quotations and assist departments with sourcing requirements
- Ensure procurement activities comply with College policies, procedures, trade agreements, and applicable legislation
- Maintain procurement documentation and audit records
- Support competitive procurement processes
- Coordinate supplier communications regarding orders, deliveries, and pricing
- Administer credit cards, including compliance, controls, training, reconciliation, and reporting
- Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and internal clients
- Provide procurement guidance to College departments
- Resolve purchasing, invoicing, receiving, and supplier issues
- Assist Accounts Payable with purchase order, invoice, freight, tax, and vendor-related inquiries
- Monitor open commitments and encumbrances
- Assist with contract documentation, amendments, renewals, and compliance tracking
- Manage supplier relationships and performance while promoting value, sustainability, and risk reduction
- Coordinate asset disposals and maintain compliant records
- Maintain procurement systems and records while supporting process improvements and digital transformation initiatives
Requirements
- Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
- Two to three years of progressively responsible purchasing or procurement experience
- Experience with purchase orders, supplier management, contracts, and financial systems
- Knowledge of public-sector procurement principles and competitive procurement practices
- Understanding of trade agreements and procurement compliance requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems such as Ellucian Banner and Millenium FAST, SharePoint, and procurement technologies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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