PASS – Purchasing Analyst

Job Posting

PASS Purchasing Analyst

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties :

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement the Purchasing Analyst is responsible for all supply functions in assigned commodity areas using the most efficient effective and appropriate procurement methods. The Purchasing Analyst multi-tasks while assisting with several client driven supply projects whilst maintaining and managing internal WCDSB purchasing functions Purchase Orders Pcard program and government curated contracts.

M inimum Requirements :

• Post secondary education (Diploma / Degree) in General Business or Materials Management and Operations or relevant previous school board Supply Chain Management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a multi-site public sector supply chain operation environment
• Outstanding organizational prioritization and multi-tasking skills working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Strong skills in the use of technology including MS365 products
• Solid decision-making skills and outstanding judgment including discretion in the management of confidential information
• Ability to self-motivate and to work both independently and with teams with high personal standards representative of the Boards commitment to excellence
• Experience with meeting deadlines streamlining work processes and working cooperatively
• Strong problem solving analytical and investigative research skills

Desirable Assets :

Salary Range : PASS Level 3 : $69591.53 $81870.19 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment.

Hours of Work : Permanent full-time; 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s) : Catholic Education Centre; 35 Weber St. Kitchener

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas / certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process :

Applicants arerequiredto apply directly through Apply to Education at :

Applytoeducation assistance contact 1- (Monday Friday 7 : 30 am 7 : 00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume covering letter and diplomas / certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at : will be accepted until December 12 2025 at 4 PM

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer at Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Editorial,HR Management,General Services,Animation,API,Clinical

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 69591 - 81870