Overview

Senior Buyer – Regular full-time (35 hours/week)

Burnaby School District is seeking a Senior Buyer to join the professional Purchasing team. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Services, this key position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the acquisition process, maximizing acquisition strategies, creating contractual documents and conducting negotiations. Experience in core public sector and construction-related procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 district standards for equipment by researching, obtaining prices and specifications, and consulting with end users to evaluate suitability and qua...