Procurement Analyst (Permanent, Full-Time)

Position Overview

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a municipal environment, the City of Kamloops Planning and Procurement Division has a permanent full-time Procurement Analyst career opportunity. We are seeking a person who is passionate about procurement, has excellent time-management, attention to detail, organizational skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for providing technical expertise, analysis and business advisory services related to the competitive-bid process, negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, evaluating vendor performance, and acting as a Procurement liaison to internal and external clients.

Take advantage of employee well-being programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through onsite gyms and a Wellness Works program that focuses on this critical corporate building block.

If you are someone, who shares our corporate values of resiliency, passion, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, who is enthusiastic about Procurement and would be proud to serve your community, then the Procurement Analyst position may be a fit for you! Let us know that you are interested in this by applying today.

The successful candidate for the Procurement Analyst must have the following qualifications :

• Completion of a diploma in a Business-related discipline and SCMP designation, or equivalent.
• Minimum three years progressive purchasing experience within a large complex procurement department, specializing in the solicitation of competitive bids, negotiation, contracts, contract maintenance, and vendor management.
• An equivalent combination of experience and / or education may be considered.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday – Friday : 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM (year round)

Hours per Week

35

Hourly Rate

$46.098

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca / careers.