Buyer

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Buyer to join the Purchasing team and lead the procurement of more than $100 million annually, spanning goods, services and construction. You will review requisitions, issue complex tenders and RFPs, conduct market research and apply analysis to achieve the best city outcomes.

You will determine procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post‑award issues, contributing to effective vendor negotiations and compliant

Qualifications

• Business Management Diploma or equivalent.
• Supply Management Training ( SMT ) Certificate from Supply Chain Association of Canada or equivalent.
• BC Driver's License – Class 5.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the established procurement processes (quotations, tenders, RFPs, RFQs, Expressions of Interest) for goods, services and construction.
• Reviews specifications and prepares bid documents appropriate to the process used.
• Ensures procurement complies with bylaw, policy and legislation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Negotiation Skills

Education

Business Management Diploma or equivalent

Supply Management Training ( SMT ) Certificate

BC Drivers License – Class 5

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on September 22, 2026.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s).

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK54257P

Position Title

Position Title Buyer

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type FT

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If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Corporate Services (DV124)

Department

Department Purchasing (DP129)

Branch

Branch Procurement Management (BR284)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Help procure the City of Kelowna’s future! Join the City’s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the acquiring of over $100 million annually in goods, services, and construction to help keep our City’s economy going! Use your skills to provide superior customer service, effective negotiations, and outstanding technical knowledge. Your duties will include reviewing purchase requisitions, preparing and issuing complex tenders and RFP’s, conducting market research, and applying analysis and critical thinking as it pertains to procurement and the best outcomes for the City. As an integral part of our team, you will determine and influence procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues.

A Buyer conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services and construction as required by the City along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets as required.

Duties - Union

• Utilizes the established best standards (e.g. Quotation requests, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Requests for Expression of Interest) for the procurement of goods, services and construction.
• Reviews specifications and prepares bid documents appropriate to the type of process being utilized.
• Ensures procurement complies with Bylaw, policy and legislation.
• Assists with creating appropriate evaluation criteria, weighting and methodology.
• Ensures evaluation processes adhere to best practices, bid law and policy.
• Recommends contract awards.
• Conducts negotiations to finalize contracts.
• Advises on and works to resolve post-award contract issues (e.g. non-compliance).
• Drafts and reviews contracts according to bid terms of reference, standards and best practices, using established guidelines.
• Interviews vendors, prospective vendors and sales representatives.
• Processes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Identifies areas of opportunity for the City and makes recommendations to the Supervisor or Manager of Purchasing.

Results and Activities - Non union

• Business Management Diploma or equivalent
• Supply Management Training ( SMT ) Certificate from Supply Chain Association of Canada or equivalent
• Experience
• BC Drivers License – Class 5

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

• Attention to Detail
• Computer Literacy
• Negotiation Skills

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on September 22, 2026.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s).

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $42.12 per hour with a 2-step progression to $44.89 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/04/2026

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

8 am to 4 pm

Work Location

Work Location CITY HALL

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Education / Certificates
• Optional Documents
  • Driver's Abstract
  • Other Document 1
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position?
  • High school graduation
  • Some related post-secondary courses
  • Post-secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
  • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or other higher level post-graduate program
  • Other
• * Have you completed the Supply Management Training (SMT) Certificate from Supply Chain Association of Canada or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * Do you currently hold a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
  • I have an equivalent designation (e.g. Certified Professional Purchaser)
• * How many years of relevant experience do you have working in the procurement field?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of experience do you have in RFPs, contract management and negotiations?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 5 to 8 years
  • More than 8 years
• * What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point?
  • No experience
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert