Ubc

Purchasing Coordinator

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

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About the role

Renews all blanket purchase orders with input from Purchasing Manager at fiscal year-end.
Reviews and approves invoices issued with SHCS POs in Workday.
Researches and selects vendors for goods and services according to reliability, price, quality, delivery options, terms and conditions, and sustainability initiatives.

The Purchasing Coordinator provides procurement support for SHCS divisions and business units and reports directly to the Purchasing Manager, SHCS.
Works closely with all levels of SHCS management and employees, and establishes and maintains close working relationships with administration, management, staff, UBC community, students and suppliers.
Provides overall support to the SHCS Purchasing team.

Public procurement experience considered an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, and instructions.
Computer experience to advanced level with spreadsheet and database software
and to intermediate excel, word processing, email, and presentation software required.
Experience with Workday and/or Optimum Control is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities
ability to work calmly under pressure of critical deadlines or heavy volumes during peak periods.

Good knowledge of general procurement principles and applications.
Experience and knowledge of University policies and procedures in procurement preferred.
Experience with public procurement an asset.

Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students.

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