Assistant Procurement Specialist

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

TRIUMF's Procurement department is looking to hire an Assistant Procurement Specialist to join their team.

The position is part of the Procurement team and is primarily responsible for processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, keep track of purchase orders, reviewing purchase requirement and documentations are correct, and performing procurement related administrative tasks of both routine and non-routine natures.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process requisitions and issue purchase orders, make return requests with suppliers, maintains an up-to-date supplier database, participate in supplier onboarding as necessary, and prepare reports as requested.
• Keep track of purchase orders, handle inquiries about the orders and manage the lifecycle of the Purchase Orders
• Respond to questions from the custom brokers and vendors
• Communicate with vendors representatives to establish best pricing
• Reviews and processes change orders
• Provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders including team members in Finance and Supply Chain
• Follow the Supply Chain Policy and Procedures

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Good numerical reasoning and aptitude for figures; accuracy; attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of centralized purchasing, the national standards of purchasing methods, and familiarity of the full supply chain process
• Solid understanding of common procurement practices such as supplier quotes, payment terms, shipment methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• ERP Experience such as Workday preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, and at least one year of experience in the procurement environment post-graduation
• A designation such as SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) by Supply Chain Canada, CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) through the APICS/ASCM or equivalent, working towards certification.

This is a temporary appointment for 9 months, which could be extended longer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration, and in the case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Annual Salary: $59,925.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Hours per week:

37.5

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

November 14, 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.