Strategic Buyer (Temp, 10 Months)

Surrey Schools; Surrey; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension

Health benefits

Vacation & sick benefits

Job summary

Surrey Schools is seeking a Buyer for a 10-month temporary position in Surrey, BC. The role focuses on procurement of goods, materials, services, and equipment for the school district.

You will manage requisitions, clarify requirements with user departments, draft RFQs, evaluate quotations, and place orders while ensuring timely delivery. Responsibilities include advising staff on purchasing policies, expanding supplier sources, and overseeing an automated tender system.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 plus post-secondary training in office practices and procurement.
• Currently enrolled in a recognized professional procurement program (e.g., SCMP or NISCL).
• Three years’ previous experience in purchasing goods and services for large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requisitions to determine exact goods/services required.
• Develop and author RFQs and ensure related documentation is processed.
• Evaluate bids/quotations and select best supplier; maintain confidentiality.
• Oversee contracts and monitor performance; coordinate with user departments.
• Provide guidance on purchasing policies, markets, and sources to district staff.

Skills

Deadline management

Purchasing knowledge

Vendor liaison

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 + post-secondary procurement training

Tools

SCMP or NISCL (ongoing)

Job description

Surrey Schools is seeking a Buyer for a 10-month temporary position in Surrey, BC. The role focuses on procurement of goods, materials, services, and equipment for the school district.

You will manage requisitions, clarify requirements with user departments, draft RFQs, evaluate quotations, and place orders while ensuring timely delivery. Responsibilities include advising staff on purchasing policies, expanding supplier sources, and overseeing an automated tender system.