Junior Procurement Officer

Working under the direction of management, provides procurement services and support to ensure that the necessary goods, services, and construction are available for South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (SCBCTA) departments or subsidiary entities (as required) to achieve business requirements and overall corporate and departmental objectives.

Evaluates vendor/supplier responses and conducts standard negotiations to finalize contracts, including renewals and contract changes. Maintains external communications with suppliers and vendors (as required) including facilitating vendor performance reviews and internal communications to support and foster supplier and vendor relationships. Assists Procurement Officers and Senior Procurement Officers when required.

Provide assistance and guidance to Purchasing Assistants, when requested.

Education

Qualifications

Requires Grade 12 graduation plus post-secondary courses in a field related to contract administration, business administration and supply chain. Advanced spreadsheet and word processing plus knowledge of contract terminology required.

Experience

Requires two (2) years’ experience in an area related to the preparation of complex contract and procurement documents, maintaining information for websites, and organizing competitive solicitation openings where general knowledge of contract and purchasing procedures and terminology has been gained.

Requires up to six (6) months in the position to become familiar with TransLink’s policies, procedures, suppliers, and various contract requirements.