Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

ABOUT THE DIVISION

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

Under general supervision and with independent judgement, the Buyer I provides public procurement services to the municipality and its employees for the purchase of routine products and services. The incumbent procures a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and other services for the municipality. Duties also include providing daily assistance to other department staff.

• Perform a variety of purchasing services within scope of assignments, including the direct purchase of goods and services, system support, administration, and clerical support duties.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders, including contracts for services and blanket purchase orders/standing offer agreements.
• Review requisitions received from client departments for completeness, assist in determining the appropriate procurement strategy and priority, and reconcile/expedite discrepancies related to these documents.
• Assist with vendor research and solicitation preparation, and ensure adequate terms and conditions are stipulated.
• Transform requisitions into purchase documents.
• Verify purchase order documentation to ensure specifications including prices, quantities, and that terms and conditions of purchases are concisely and accurately outlined.
• Issue formal and informal requests for quotes and proposals, review and analyze results and make recommendations.
• Coordinate the disposal of surplus and salvage goods and work with stores personnel to arrange pickups and determine if the goods received are as ordered.
• Provide client departments and vendors with information or procurement policies and procedures.
• Share procurement knowledge of standards and processes by providing training as required to internal clients and external stakeholders.
• Assist other department staff with document completeness, evaluation criteria, and within scope of assignments initiate supplier contracts.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Maintain knowledge of government purchasing procedures and regulations; materials, equipment, supplies, and services used by municipalities; inventory asset and record keeping systems; accounts payable and purchasing accounting practices; and basic budgeting processes.
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision, make decisions regarding priorities, and meet deadlines under own initiative.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with co-workers and client departments.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices, related jurisdictional and local legislation, and relevant trade agreements.
• Working knowledge of the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions, various forms of agreements, FOIP, and relevant trade agreements.
• Pursue learning opportunities and ongoing professional development to remain current with industry best practices.

• Certificate in Supply Chain Management or related Certificate program with a focus on logistics or purchasing, combined with two (2) years’ related experience in procurement is required.
• OR
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related Diploma program, with one (1) year related experience in procurement is required.
• Direct experience should include a combination of purchasing, materials management, and administrative support, in a computerized accounting environment for a large organization or agency.
• Completion of, or working towards, a professional purchasing designation (i.e. SCMP, CPPB, CPPO) is an asset.
• ERP systems experience is an…