Purchaser

Internal / External Posting – Purchaser

                                                 

Position	Location	Closing Date
Purchaser	Regional- based out of Vernon, BC	open until position is filled
Hours of Work/Week	Salary	Shift Schedule
40 hrs/week	$28.49-31.61/hour /Excluded	Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm- must be flexible

Nature of Position:
The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services essential to the
operation of housing and shelter programs. This role ensures that procurement activities align with
organizational values and fiscal responsibility. This position is based out of Vernon, but will require occasional
travel between West Kelowna and Vernon.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source and evaluate suppliers for housing, shelter, and administrative needs to procure high-quality
  materials at competitive prices.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contracts and service agreements.

Inventory & Supply Chain Oversight

• Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple shelters and housing sites.
• Coordinate timely delivery of supplies, furnishings, food, and maintenance materials.
• Track and reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

Financial Accountability

• Ensure purchases align with approved budgets and funding guidelines.
• Collaborate with finance staff to support audits, reporting, and budget forecasting.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.

Policy & Compliance

• Adhere to internal procurement policies and community subsector collective agreements.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and relevant legislation.
• Support sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with site managers, program coordinators, and outreach teams to assess procurement
  needs.
• Participate in planning for new shelter initiatives and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in a nonprofit or housing-related
  setting.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
• Understanding trauma-informed and equity-based service delivery is an asset.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1.
• Basic CPR certification.
• Managing Hostile Interactions training an asset
• Naloxone administration training an asset
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle is mandatory
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work task and operate job related equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills and the ability to maintain
  detailed and accurate records.
• Criminal Record Clearance-Vulnerable Sector-required.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with occasional travel to shelter and housing sites; purchase pick-ups
• May require lifting and transporting supplies.
• Flexible schedule may be required to meet operational needs.

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