Purchasing Coordinator

Description

Cypress County is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support our procurement and inventory operations. Reporting to the Finance and Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating the acquisition, tracking, and distribution of materials and supplies for County operations. The Purchasing Coordinator maintains accurate inventory levels, ensures compliance with public procurement policies, and collaborates with departments and vendors to support efficient, cost effective purchasing activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience in public procurement and inventory control, and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams and suppliers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to effective service delivery, support continuous improvement, and play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the County’s procurement processes.

The successful candidate will ideally hold:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a program such as public administration, purchasing/supply chain management or business.
• Completion of a professional Purchasing Designation (Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or working towards the designation.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public procurement and inventory.
• Clear understanding of life cycle costing and actions for a public procurement process.
• Previous experience preparing RFP, RFQ and Invitation to Tender documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Procurement Law and Trade Agreements (NWPTA).
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• A management-approved equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary range: $90,000 - $103,500. Group Benefits and LAPP enrollment upon hire. Health Care Spending and Paid time off.

Email:
Kelly Foshay, HR Manager

If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2026 to  To ensure your application is properly tracked, please include the competition number and your full name in the email subject line. Subject Line Example:
Competition CCPC – First Last. Please also ensure your name is clearly indicated on your resume and cover letter. Applications that are missing identifying information may not be considered. Cypress County would like to thank all applicants for their interest and time, but only those under consideration will be contacted.