Buyer

Thames Valley District School Board; London; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

OMERS pension plan

Inclusive culture

Compressed summer hours

Free onsite parking

Employee Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Job summary

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is a major Ontario employer serving 83,000 students in London and surrounding areas. The Buyer position provides leadership in procurement of goods and services, assists in policy development, and delivers exceptional customer service to staff and outside agencies.

Key duties include managing tenders and RFQs, supporting ordering processes, resolving vendor issues, and researching new commodities to ensure value and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Purchasing, Business Administration or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related purchasing work experience is required
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional Designation (CSCMP) an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage tendering activities for commodities, issue tenders, RFPs, RFQs and service agreements; renew as required (yearly); respond to tender inquiries
• Provide customer service to school/TVDSB staff and vendors; assist in ordering and product inquiries
• Review, analyze and process purchase requisitions and advise schools/administrators
• Research existing and new commodities/products/services

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Data analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Two-year post-secondary program in Purchasing/Business Administration or equivalent

Three years purchasing experience

CSCMP designation (asset)

Tools

Outlook 365

Excel

Word

Access

Copilot

Job description

Buyer

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!

Buyer (HYBRID-may be subject to change)

JOB TITLE: Buyer

SALARY RANGE: $73,592 - $97,321

HIRING RANGE: $73,592 - $93,930

DATE OF VACANCY: 2026 August 31

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2026 August 31

The Buyer provides leadership to the TVDSB in the procurement of commodities and services, assists in the development and execution of policies and procedures. The Buyer provides exceptional customer service to staff /outside agencies. The Buyer provides direction to the Purchasing Assistants, Purchasing Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage tendering activities for commodities as assigned; issue new/renew tenders, Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and service agreements; work with committees to evaluate and award; renew as required (yearly); respond to all tender related inquiries
• Provide customer service to school/TVDSB staff, including who should place orders and how to place orders, product inquiries, return inquiries, expediting, training, etc.
• Provide customer service to vendors, including Purchase Order (PO) issues/pricing, missing information, tender questions, etc.
• Review,analyzeand process purchase requisitions, investigate vendor issues as required, provide advice to schools and administrator as to how to fulfil requests
• Research existing and new commodities/products/services

QUALITIES/SKILLS/SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient in computer applications such as Outlook 365, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Copilot), etc. inclusive of data analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain practices and principles
• Ability to manage and lead projects and actively participate on committees
• Ability to present to small and large groups

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a two (2) year post-secondary program in Purchasing, Business Administration or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related purchasing work experience is required
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional Designation (CSCMP) an asset

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons at your own expense. In accordance with regulations, this will be an ongoing expectation of employment for TVDSB employees every five years of employment.

This position will be posted outside the jurisdiction of the Association of Administrative Professional and Support Personnel; however, first consideration will be given to permanent members of AAPSP.

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodation to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

A. Pease, Staffing Specialist

We offer our employees as eligible:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• OMERS defined pension plan
• An inclusive, team-oriented culture
• Compressed work weeks during summer work hours
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off (Vacation, care for immediate family, Sick, Float days, and bereavement)
• Short-Term and Long-term disability