Senior Buyer

This position works in the Buying Group – Operating organizational unit.

• Perform senior purchasing and supervisory work in the Buying Group – Operating organizational unit.
• Provide advice and guidance to departmental clients on complex purchasing issues.
• Supervise the work of one or more subordinate buyers.
• Prepare detailed specifications, formal tenders, requests for proposal documentation and contracts.
• Assist in the testing of acceptable vendors and arrange for the calling of selected tenders.
• Analyze, review and approve purchase strategies and bid documentation; review the financial aspects of invitations to tender and requests for proposal.
• Conduct complex negotiations and evaluate tender and proposal responses.
• Negotiate terms and related items with department and supplier concerned.
• Review, supervise and provide training on purchasing policies and procedures to Purchasing staff.
• Draft, research and obtain documentation that reflects contract law and participate in the development of new contract clauses.
• Perform research and analysis of products and services; prepare reports and recommendations; implement procedure.
• Advise and assist departmental clients and suppliers regarding purchasing problems and requirements.
• Perform related work as required.

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Completion of a purchasing certification (e.g., Supply Chain Management Professional Designation Program) or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable purchasing experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing municipal purchasing.
• Knowledge of market conditions, price trends, business conditions, sources, quantities, types and prices of products and services.
• Knowledge of contract law, negotiation and corporate insurance.
• Ability to evaluate quality, price and service factors to determine suitability of products and services.
• Facilitate interdepartmental evaluation teams through complex bid evaluations and interpret and apply the laws of contract and competitive bidding.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Prepare specifications and related documents for a variety of products and services and monitor and administer such contracts.
• Study and review market conditions and prepare reports and recommendations on purchasing matters.
• Review and supervise the work of subordinate buyers and provide training as required.
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil‑Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.