Purchasing Coordinator (2 positions)

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitoba Government is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator (2 positions) in Winnipeg, MB. This role reports to the Director of Contract and Purchasing Services and supports a range of purchasing activities for Manitoba Justice.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, and a collaborative approach to procurement and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP or equivalent purchasing software.
• Experience providing purchasing services and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide purchasing services for the department of Justice, including operational and non-operational purchases.
• Coordinate renewal of annual purchase orders and monitor contracts.
• Offer guidance on purchasing planning aligned with government goals.
• Deliver SAP, purchasing and procedural training to staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Customer service

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator (2 positions)

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Contract and Purchasing Services, Corporate & Strategic Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45669

Salary(s): CL4 $57,137.00 - $66,725.00 per year

Closing Date: October 11, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Contract and Purchasing Services (CPS) promotes Manitoba Justice’s vision and mission by supporting safe and just communities and public confidence by providing Manitoba Justice with guidance and continuous improvement of purchasing processes, standards, capacity and cost savings.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Director of Contract and Purchasing Services, which is comprised of three streams: General Goods & Services, Project Management and Contract Services, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for providing purchasing services for the department of Justice, through a variety of purchasing activities that include; operational, non-operational purchases of goods and services, material research and recommendation, cost analysis, guidance on purchasing planning based on department needs in relation to government goals and objectives; and the co-ordination and renewal of annual purchase orders and monitoring of departmental outline agreements (contracts) for goods and services. The position works directly with the Director, Purchasing Coordinators, Program Coordinators of special programs and services and various Corporate & Strategic Services staff and is responsible for providing purchasing advice, guidance, direction and assistance through the analysis and interpretation of government-wide and department policy and procedures, on a branch, divisional or departmental level to approximately370 purchasing roles. The position is also responsible for troubleshooting, delivering SAP, purchasing and procedural training.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience performing a full range of administrative duties, as well as providing excellent customer service.
• Experience providing purchasing services, including interpreting and applying procurement policies and procedures, researching procurement options, and providing advice and guidance to clients and stakeholders in purchasing.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulation, along with an understanding of administrative protocols and financial procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience making decisions independently and working under minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with other departmental staff, internal and external government agencies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or equivalent programs.

• Experience working with SAP or an equivalent software.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening - Level 2