Procurement Buyer (7-month contract)

Best Buy Canada; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics retailer in British Columbia is seeking a procurement buyer for a 7-month contract role. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement of non-IT goods and services, requiring strong negotiation and communication skills. The role supports a remote-first work model, offering a competitive salary of $60,000 - $65,000 annually. Join a dynamic team and enjoy employee discounts and flexible health benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Flexible health benefits

Training programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders based on specifications and requisitions from stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact with suppliers to resolve order-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate procurement needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Purchasing designation (SCMP) or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Purchasing

myStore

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in supporting the operations of a large, dynamic organization?

We are looking for a procurement buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for Best Buy Canada’s Non-IT, not-for-resale goods and services. In this role, you will handle purchasing, negotiating, and building strong relationships with suppliers to support the needs of our business.

This is a 7-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

The successful candidate is needed to be located within the Lower Mainland, BC, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

Apply now and grow your career with our sourcing and procurement team as a procurement buyer!

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for creating purchase orders based on specifications and requisitions from stakeholders, managing ordering systems (Oracle Purchasing, myStore, supplier portals), and ensuring timely delivery
• Act as a key point of contact with suppliers to resolve any order-related issues or deficiencies quickly and efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify procurement needs, validate requirements, and recommend suitable suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, specifications, and service
• Lead and implement cost-saving initiatives and support continuous improvement in procurement processes
• Coordinate product deliveries with logistics partners and resolve supply chain issues to ensure smooth operations

What we’re looking for:

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills (intermediate level)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills, effectively supporting both internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree and a purchasing designation (SCMP) or equivalent

Why you’ll love it here:

• Remote-first work environment
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

About Best Buy

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized base pay range

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

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