Procurement & Logistics Assistant – Research Services

The University of British Columbia; Canada; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement for the SBQMI and related departments. The role uses Workday daily to manage purchase orders, verify funds, and process invoices, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and internal policies.

You will coordinate with SBQMI staff, vendors, and finance teams to reconcile budgets, prepare RFP specifications when needed, and maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, and shipments in a

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School diploma with one year of post-secondary education in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement processes and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Use Workday daily to handle procurement tasks and verify funds.
• Prepare purchase specifications and assist with RFPs when required.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure quotes, shipping, and receiving details are accurate.
• Process purchase orders and reconcile invoices with finance.
• Maintain and organize records for SBQMI purchases and equipment.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor coordination

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High School + 1 year post-secondary

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement for the SBQMI and related departments. The role uses Workday daily to manage purchase orders, verify funds, and process invoices, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and internal policies.

You will coordinate with SBQMI staff, vendors, and finance teams to reconcile budgets, prepare RFP specifications when needed, and maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, and shipments in a