Buyer 1

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Buyer 1 to manage purchasing processes for municipal departments. The role involves evaluating suppliers, processing requisitions, and ensuring compliance with purchasing regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications, purchasing experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with related courses.
• Experience in municipal or industrial purchasing.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with various contacts.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and analyze quotations.
• Prepare and place purchase orders.
• Assist with tenders and expedite deliveries.

Skills

Evaluation of quality

Price analysis

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 completion

Courses related to purchasing

NISCL-CSCL accreditation

Job description

This is buying work of moderate complexity working in the Buying Group - Operating organizational unit. An employee of this class utilizes conventional procedures and techniques in buying commodities and services as assigned for Municipal departments. Work involves processing requisitions, obtaining and analyzing quotations, preparing purchase orders, placing orders and performing related purchasing tasks. The incumbent checks completeness of requisitions; validates availability of funds with the end user departments; obtains additional product description and specifications from ordering department or suppliers; amends product descriptions and/or writes non-technical general specifications to facilitate competitive quotations. Determines sources of supply from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, supplier cards, filed brochures, price lists, online research and other municipalities; obtains product prices, quality and availability information from suppliers, obtains samples of products for testing if required. Compares product specifications and benefits; awards routine purchases; uses discretion in referring difficult product comparisons or long-term purchases to a supervisor for concurrence with or assistance in supplier award decision; collaborates with end user department and forwards purchase order to successful supplier. Other responsibilities include assisting a supervisor with tenders by compiling and reviewing past purchases, or by tabulating completed tender returns and checking documents for accuracy; may occasionally be assigned major or long-term purchasing projects under guidance of the supervisor; and assisting staff in expediting deliveries and with complicated or disputed invoice adjustments. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to purchasing and enrollment in and working towards accreditation of NISCL-CSCL by NISCL or equivalent; buyer experience in municipal or industrial purchasing; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Sound knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing municipal purchasing; of the sources, quantities, types and prices of products and services required; and of the functions and requirements of the departments served. The Buyer 1 will have the ability to evaluate quality, price and service factors to determine quality and suitability of products and services; draft and review specifications and related procurement documents for a variety of products and services and to monitor and administer such contracts; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. The incumbent should also have the ability to work cohesively with a variety of internal and external contacts. A Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online May 26, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.