School District Procurement Specialist

Chilliwack School District No. 33; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in British Columbia is seeking a Buyer (Purchasing) to provide purchasing services to schools and departments. The role includes processing purchase orders, managing contracts, and training staff on purchasing systems. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Supply Chain Management and at least a year of relevant experience. The position offers an hourly wage of $31.16 and requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a purchasing role or equivalent.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding tools.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in both verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement contracts and represent the School District.
• Provide purchasing service and assistance to schools.
• Train staff to use online ordering systems.

Skills

Procurement management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Tact and courtesy

Education

Post Secondary Education diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Power Point

Job description

A school district in British Columbia is seeking a Buyer (Purchasing) to provide purchasing services to schools and departments. The role includes processing purchase orders, managing contracts, and training staff on purchasing systems. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Supply Chain Management and at least a year of relevant experience. The position offers an hourly wage of $31.16 and requires strong communication and analytical skills.