Purchasing Officer

Overview

We're looking for a Purchasing Officer to join our Purchasing Services team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the effective procurement of goods and services of moderate complexity, in accordance with WorkSafeBC policies, and legislative requirements.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining related documentation and acting as an information resource and liaison between WorkSafeBC departments and providers.

This is a temporary 18 month position at the Richmond office.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you'll do

As a Purchasing Officer you will :

• Provide advice and assistance to internal departments in the development of competitive documents, respond to provider requests for clarification, and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the process is maintained
• Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external clients
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the supply of materials and services for assigned projects
• Recommend, develop, and implement strategic buying methods to reduce purchasing costs

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can :

Your background and experience

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must :

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more : Discover who we are .

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes an extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you start.

Once you've worked for 1820 hours (approximately 12 months), you'll switch to getting :

Learn more : Find out what we offer .

Salary : $35.82 - $44.46 / hourly

Want to apply?

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.