CLK R - Purchasing Buyer

Job Summary

The Product Distribution Centre (PDC) Purchasing Team is an established, collaborative group of 13 professionals who work together to procure medical devices and pharmaceutical products that support Ministry programs across the province. You’ll partner with colleagues in customer service and warehouse operations to help ensure people—especially those facing financial barriers—have reliable access to essential, life‑sustaining supplies  value diverse perspectives and inclusive teamwork, and we are proud of the meaningful impact our work has on improving the health and quality of life for British Columbians.

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As a Purchasing Buyer, you will support end‑to‑end purchasing activities, from sourcing and ordering medical devices and supplies to monitoring supplier performance and ensuring timely delivery, all while following established standards that protect the health and safety of citizens. You’ll collaborate with a diverse range of colleagues to maintain inventory, resolve supply challenges, and help improve processes, ensuring equitable and reliable access to essential products for clients across the province.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping medically vulnerable individuals maintain their independence at home, while contributing to an inclusive, supportive team environment that values different perspectives and continuous learning.

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• 1 year of recent (gained within the last 5 years) working experience in a purchasing/buyer role in a supply chain environment.
• 1 year of recent experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as SAP.
• 1 year of recent experience typing, formatting and editing a variety of documents and materials using desktop tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Enrolled or certified in a recognized Supply Chain Management Program.
• 2 years of recent working experience in a purchasing/buyer role in inventory management, a distribution warehouse environment, or a supply chain environment.
• 2 years of recent experience in SAP.
• 1 year of recent experience in contract administration.
• Experience in applying Health Canada regulations for medical devices/products and pharmaceutical drug information.

Location:

Coquitlam, BC.

• Flexible work options: up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
• Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service.