purchasing officer

Rayacom BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated professional to manage purchasing of equipment and materials, ensuring timely delivery and supplier communication. The role involves supporting newcomers and youth through mentorship and community integration initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or business services.
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies to be purchased.
• Consult with suppliers.

Skills

Organized

Education

College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2-year program

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2-year program
• Experience: 1 to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, or business services
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies to be purchased
• Consult with suppliers
• Establish delivery schedules
• Monitor the progress of delivery schedules
• Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems

Personal suitability

• Organized

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Support social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (e.g., facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training)
• Assist newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provide diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offer mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for youth
• Provide awareness training to employees to foster a welcoming environment for youth
• Offer mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develop and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations
• Provide cultural competency and awareness training to all employees to foster a welcoming environment for Indigenous workers