Procurement Officer

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia seeks a Procurement Officer to oversee competitive bid processes and manage complex acquisitions. Responsibilities include market research, cost analysis, and developing contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of progressive experience in procurement. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Transit‑accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive procurement and contract management experience.
• Experience in leading complex procurement projects and supervisory duties.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computers and photocopiers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and administering the competitive bid processes.
• Conducting market/product research and cost analysis.
• Developing contracts and ensuring effective operation of the Procurement Department.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business, economics, or a related discipline

Supply Chain Management designation (SCMP or CSCP) preferred

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: New Westminster Campus
Salary Range: $60,006 to $65,588 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing and administering the competitive bid processes for the procurement of complex acquisitions of a high dollar value, ensuring best practices and cost savings for the College. This position is responsible for conducting market/product research, cost analysis, specification review, and the development of contracts. The Procurement Officer assists the Manager, Procurement in developing policies and updating processes to ensure the effective operation of the Procurement Department. This position is responsible for the supervision of all support staff as related to Procurement activities. Provides exceptional client‑centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

Company Mission

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree‑granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

• Transit‑accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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What It Takes

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business, economics, or a related discipline. A minimum of five years of progressive procurement and contract management experience, that includes experience in leading complex procurement projects as well as supervisory duties within a public sector environment (preferably post‑secondary). A) Supply Chain Management designation, such as SCMP or CSCP preferred B) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Advanced proficiency with the MS Office Suite including Word and Excel. Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computers, photocopiers, scanners, calculators, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated supervisory skills: organizational skills, proven ability to plan, schedule work flow and schedule, train, motivate and evaluate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision, and to establish priorities and achieve deadlines, and the ability to deal with changing priorities and requirements within a project‑based environment.

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Additional Information

• This full‑time, regular position is available starting November 24, 2025.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
• Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs.
• Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and off‑site locations.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.
• A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy.

Posting Number: 02649SA
Position Title: Procurement Officer
Anticipated Start Date: 11/24/2025
End Date: Needs a Criminal Records Check No

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Open Date: 10/31/2025
Close Date: 11/06/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Maximum Number of References: Minimum Number of References: Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note: Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 19, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.