New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity SENIOR BUYER
SCOPE OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer or designate, the Senior Buyer performs specialized and complex purchasing and procurement work for the District . This includes purchasing a wide variety of services, materials, supplies, products, and equipment in accordance with applicable laws, District procurement policies and procedures, and requisition specifications.
The position is responsible for procurement activities related to construction, renovations, maintenance requests, and other District initiatives, and performs related duties as assigned. The Senior Buyer operates at an expert professional level and exercises independent judgment and sound problem-solving skills.
JOB FUNCTION:
Coordinates public tenders by drafting front end documents, gathering specifications, participating in openings, preparing tabulations, analyzing bids, selecting vendors, generating and administering contracts.
Prepares and approves purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment and services and recommends SD4 0 standards by performing research, obtaining prices and specifications, and by consulting with end users to evaluate suitability and quality.
Conducts performance reviews with suppliers by arranging demonstrations, consulting end-users, interviewing sales representatives and determining product quality, price and availability.
Researches, analyzes and coordinates information from numerous sources for reports, cost projections, and/or projects; provides strategic advice to customers based on financial analysis and changing market conditions. Forecasts price systematically for each major area of spend.
Provides guidance, training, and education to District staff on purchasing practices, procedures, and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hours of Work & Salary:
- 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at $39.99 per hour.
- As this is a new bargaining unit position, the wage rate will be subject to review by the Joint Job Evaluation Committee (JJEC) as per the terms of the CUPE 409 Collective Agreement.
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New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, person of anysexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in theapplication email to [email protected]
Application Process:
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY button. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references..
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement.
About New Westminster Schools
The New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, learning styles and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners so they will have the skills and competencies they need to be productive and successful citizens in a rapidly changing world.
The City of New Westminster sits in the centre of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond. Despite its location, the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 70,000 and is expected to grow to 84,000 by 2021.
The student population is reflective of the city’s population, with a full range of social and cultural backgrounds forming a diverse presence in our schools. In the Kindergarten to Grade 12 system, there are 6,385 students.
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