Purchasing Coordinator

Cypress County; Dunmore; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Alberta is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory operations. The successful candidate will manage the acquisition and distribution of materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure compliance with public procurement policies. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a minimum of three years of public procurement experience, and relevant educational credentials. The salary ranges from $90,000 to $103,500, with group benefits upon hire.

Benefits

Group Benefits

LAPP enrollment

Health Care Spending

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in public procurement and inventory.
• Clear understanding of life cycle costing.
• Experience preparing RFPs, RFQs, and Tender documents.
• Knowledge of Procurement Law and Trade Agreements (NWPTA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the acquisition, tracking, and distribution of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and compliance with procurement policies.
• Collaborate with departments and vendors for cost-effective purchasing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public procurement experience

Inventory control

Strong computer skills

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in public administration, purchasing/supply chain management or business

Professional Purchasing Designation (CPPB, SCMP, CPPO)

Job description

Description

Cypress County is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support our procurement and inventory operations. Reporting to the Finance and Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating the acquisition, tracking, and distribution of materials and supplies for County operations. The Purchasing Coordinator maintains accurate inventory levels, ensures compliance with public procurement policies, and collaborates with departments and vendors to support efficient, cost effective purchasing activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience in public procurement and inventory control, and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams and suppliers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to effective service delivery, support continuous improvement, and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the County’s procurement processes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally hold:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a program such as public administration, purchasing/supply chain management or business.
• Completion of a professional Purchasing Designation (Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or working towards the designation.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public procurement and inventory.
• Clear understanding of life cycle costing and actions for a public procurement process.
• Previous experience preparing RFP, RFQ and Invitation to Tender documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Procurement Law and Trade Agreements (NWPTA).
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• A management-approved equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $90,000 - $103,500. Group Benefits and LAPP enrollment upon hire. Health Care Spending and Paid time off.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]
Kelly Foshay, HR Manager

Other Relevant Information

If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2026 to [e-mail]. To ensure your application is properly tracked, please include the competition number and your full name in the email subject line. Subject Line Example: Competition CC01282026PC – First Last. Please also ensure your name is clearly indicated on your resume and cover letter. Applications that are missing identifying information may not be considered. Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time, but only those under consideration will be contacted.