Buyer - Education Centre Job Peterborough area,Ontario Canada,Management

Position: Buyer - Education Centre - 35hrs

Job Title

Buyer

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent, 12 months per year, 35 hours/week (existing vacancy)

Location

Education Centre (1994 Fisher Dr, Peterborough, ON)

Department

Finance

Reports to

Manager of Finance

Salary

$39.88 to $44.31 per hour (Pay Band 7-MV1)

Who We Are

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.

Purpose

The purpose of the Buyer position is to provide strategic and comprehensive expertise in support of the Manager, Procurement and Central Services with the effective and efficient operation of the department. Ensuring the Board receives the best value for money expended on goods, services, and construction, analyzing new opportunities, providing training and support for various processes in the department, expediting materials and customer service assistance for the system.

The Buyer will also support and be a member of various strategic project teams providing the team with all logistical and purchasing coordination for efficient completion of the projects. All duties will be performed while adhering to Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive

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