Posted 15 days ago
Senior Buyer
@ School District #41 (Burnaby)
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
School District #41 (Burnaby) is hiring a Senior Buyer for a full-time, hybrid role of 35 hours per week. The buyer runs public tenders, negotiates with suppliers, prepares purchase orders and contracts, and forecasts prices. The posting states a salary of $42.43 per hour, a benefits package and a pension plan.
Pay:
$42.43 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Run public tenders, bid analysis and vendor selection
- Prepare purchase orders and recommend district equipment standards
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and resolve supplier issues
- Forecast prices and provide strategic cost advice
- Coordinate and review the work of purchasing support staff
Requirements summary:
- SCMP designation or equivalent
- Five years related work experience
- Thorough knowledge of procurement practices and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | SCMP, Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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School District #41 (Burnaby)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
SeniorBuyer
REGULARFULL-TIME(35hours/week)
As one of the largest, most progressive, urban districts in the province, Burnaby provides comprehensive educational programs and services to 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, plus a number of additional facilities. The Burnaby School District is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their professional Purchasing team. Reporting to the Manager - Financial Services, this key purchasing position is responsible to ensure the integrity of the acquisition process, maximize acquisition strategies, create contractual documents and conduct negotiations. Experience in core public sector and construction related procurement preferred.
Duties and 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 SD41 standards for equipment 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. Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems minimizing the school district's legal risks.
- 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.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of the purchasing department guidelines.
- Coordinates, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of support staff.
- Completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation or equivalent.
- Five years related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
- Thorough knowledge of procurement practices and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of technology and applications related to work performed including Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate effectively at the level required for the job
- Valid BC Driver's license (Class 5)
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