Posted 14 days ago
Buyer
@ University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Overview
The University of the Fraser Valley is hiring a full-time Buyer to acquire products and services for all areas of UFV operations. The role includes administrative and legislative compliance work and research and analysis to make full use of the university's purchasing power. Minimum three years of recent purchasing department experience is required.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire products and services for all areas of UFV operations
- Perform administrative and legislative compliance activities
- Conduct research and analysis on purchasing power
Requirements summary:
- Applied Business Certificate and Supply Management Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum three years recent purchasing department experience
- Familiarity with public procurement processes
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Banner experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, 2SLGBTQ+, People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Supply management |
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University of the Fraser Valley
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Job description
Job Summary
The Buyer is primarily responsible for acquiring products and services pertaining to all areas of UFV operations, including performing related administrative and legislative compliance activities, and conducting research and analysis to ensure that UFV uses the full potential of its purchasing power.
Qualifications
Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
The Buyer is primarily responsible for acquiring products and services pertaining to all areas of UFV operations, including performing related administrative and legislative compliance activities, and conducting research and analysis to ensure that UFV uses the full potential of its purchasing power.
Qualifications
- Completion of an Applied Business Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and completion of the two (2) year Supply Management Diploma from the Supply Chain Management Association or equivalent.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent experience within a purchasing department specializing in active purchasing procedures.
- Familiarity with public procurement institution processes and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Banner experience an asset.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.
About UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.
UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
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