PURCHASING CLERK (BAND LEVEL 4)

July 31, 2024

PURCHASING CLERK (BAND LEVEL 4)

ACCOUNTING CLERK)

Department of Financial and Administrative Services

Contractual Position to December 31, 2024)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

• The Purchasing Clerk will be responsible for purchasing related duties for the university. Duties include working closely with the Strategic Buyers to assist with managing and monitoring purchase orders, validating delivery schedules;
• handling purchase order issues including back orders; ensuring efficient and effective importing and exporting of goods through customs;

creating commodity codes, reviewing the open purchase order report; and performing other related duties as required. The incumbent will open call for bid preparation and public openings, receive goods and post documents to various websites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) in procurement and related clerical work; completion of a three-year accounting program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training is required.

Knowledge of Banner Finance Accounting System would be an asset.

SALARY $49,308 - $57,841 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE August 15, 2024 by 5 : 00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, p reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;

Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates;

assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process.

This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.