Purchasing Clerk

County of Brant; Ontario; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Assistant to join their team. This role involves facilitating contract management, leading projects, and providing essential support to various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in business administration and relevant experience in a purchasing environment. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills while managing confidential information. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a progressive organization committed to community service and inclusivity. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience in a purchasing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an independent working environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate contract management and assist departments with procurement documents.
• Lead multiyear projects and provide support to the Purchasing group.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Time Management

Education

Post secondary education in business administration

Courses from Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel)

Bids and Tenders software

Job description

REPORTS TO: Purchaser

LOCATION: Initial Placement – Burford Administration Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in business administration, purchasing or related field
• Two years of relevant work experience in a purchasing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Suite products including Excel
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, analytical skills, strategic-thinking, and resourcefulness, and the ability to prioritize the completion of work assignments to meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in an independent working environment
• Demonstrated tact and judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information
• Communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel between County offices and facilities, and attend meetings as required
• Demonstrated safe working practices

Assets:

• Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) courses
• Knowledge of trade agreements
• Experience working with the bidding software - Bids and Tenders

Duties:

• Facilitate contract management - create, process, and update contract files, expediting when required
• Lead multiyear projects through the co-operative purchasing groups
• Assist various departments with preparing documents for release through our bidding platform
• Assist various departments with various Procurement documents
• Update internal databases with new contracts, contract changes and required documentation from suppliers
• Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing group
• Data entry, filing and other administrative duties as required in the purchasing group
• Work collaboratively with various departments to utilize and maintain GovDeals to dispose of assets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Annual Salary: $64,665 - $75,657 (Job Grade 4 – Under Review) 35 hours per week

The application deadline is May 5, 2025 @ 9:00am.

Date of Posting: April 24, 2025.

The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process, If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.