Purchaser / Procurement Manager

About us

At Primacorp Ventures, we are all about creating opportunities and making a meaningful impact. Founded in 1995, we're the largest accredited independent post-secondary education group in Canada.  Yet, for us, this is just the opening act of our transformative journey!  

Position: Purchaser / Procurement Manager

Reports to: Vice President, Strategy & Bussinus Development

Job Status: Full Time

Location: Head Office - New Westminster, BC.

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $60,000 Annually

Your Day to Day: 

The Purchaser will be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support business objectives:

• Liaise with various regional operations and departments to determine the needs and evaluate requests for acquisitions
• Work with regional operations and departments to determine needs and provide alternative solutions to problems
• Team with internal clients to develop project procurement strategies
• Recommend the most cost-effective method of acquisition
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and vendors in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Identify and analyze preferred vendors and contract terms, offer recommendations to the senior management team, negotiate the best value deals and execute the contract
• Conduct and evaluate formal bids and obtain comparative quotes from several sources for purchase requirements and sales pursuit proposals
• Prepare requests for proposals, purchase orders and amendments to purchase orders
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, amendments and payments
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Act as a resource on procurement related matters such as expediting and distributing orders, arranging shipments, managing vendor issues and defective or unacceptable goods or services, advising on adjusted lead-times, and finalizing payment terms
• Develop purchasing policies, procedures and strategies, and oversee the purchasing department budget
• Produce purchasing reports and statistics
• Records management  including vendor files and contracts

What you Bring to the Table:

• Diploma in Management, purchasing, business or other related field
• 6 years related experience in a large national organization
• Supply Chain Management (SCMP) designation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Understanding of procurement responsibilities, purchasing methods, procedures and principles
• Knowledge of Great Plains would be an asset

• Knowledge of IT and related technologies procurement would be an asset

Nice to have: 

• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise considerable independence of action and judgement in all aspects of purchasing, and a high degree of accountability
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong business relationship management skills, with the ability to maintain effective communications between departments, campuses, and vendors
• Ability to represent the organization effectively in dealings with suppliers
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, including business report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment, and to react positively and timely to ad hoc requests
• Flexible and adaptable to changing job conditions
• Strong skills in working with numbers and detail orientated
• Ability to operate pertinent software applications to streamline the purchasing process
• Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite

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Don’t hold back!—apply today, even if you do not tick every skills list. We cherish diverse skill sets, knowing your unique experiences and perspectives enrich our dynamic team