About this role
City of VernonBuyer (Regular) Job Requisition JR-2026-247 Buyer (Regular) (Open) Job Family CUPE Start Date September 8, 2026 End Date September 23, 2026 Primary Posting No External Posting URL https://vernon.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/Vernon-Career_EXT/job/Operation-Services-Building/Buyer--Regular-_JR-2026-247 Internal Closing Date September 16, 2026 External Closing Date September 23, 2026 Hourly Rate 41.17 Minimum Weekly Hours 40 Worker Sub-Type Permanent Location Operation Services Building Time Type Full time Supervisory Organization Procurement Services NotePosting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Services this position is responsible for the negotiation and procurement of equipment, materials, services, and maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) supplies to support the warehouse and operation?s requirements including sourcing, soliciting & evaluation of bids, award of orders, expediting and resolution of related problems.Duties IncludeStores Warehouse and Inventory Works with Storeskeeper to determine ordering & scheduling of materials for inventory stock. Recommends appropriate physical inventory levels, files, reports and records for the warehouse which includes ordering. Maintains accurate records, including account codes of various projects and jobs, and records information into inventory system. Works with Storeskeeper to ensure accurate inventory levels and completes the necessary inventory adjustments as required. Performs annual physical inventory count in preparation for fiscal year end. Reviews and posts monthly inventory transactions to the General Ledger and prepares inventory records for audit. Reconciles month end inventory reports as well as assists with year-end physical count reconciliation. Works with Storeskeeper to identify opportunities to improve inventory management through blanket orders, annual agreements, systems contracting; disposal of obsolete products or consignment inventory. Compiles, calculates and provides data entry for daily bulk gravel inventory & slips from staff & contractors. Negotiates prices, volume discounts and other terms and conditions to obtain the best value for City of Vernon purchases. Reviews, plans and prioritizes daily, weekly and monthly work assignments to meet the operational goals of the Division.Procurement of Supplies, Services and MaterialsPerforms skilled purchasing work of a relatively complex nature under limited supervision of the Manager, Procurement Services. Procures equipment, materials and services for operating maintenance purchasing and inventory MRO stock as required to ensure maintenance service requirements are met and inventory levels are controlled. Procurement services includes the following. Reviews and evaluates incoming requests to ensure requests comply with existing policies and procedures and have adequate technical specification or scope of work. Prepares competitive bid documents for stock, operations, capital work projects and special-order items. Performs vendor pre-qualification, research availability, quality & price. Evaluates bids, provides spreadsheet with commercial recommendation and resolves technical concerns with the originator or appropriate bidder. Awards to the successful bidder and issues regrets to remainder. Selects vendors & negotiates all commercial terms of purchase order. Negotiates with supply sources to initiate orders or resolve disputes and claims. Expedites all orders including tracking shipments in transit to ensure materials are received by deadline. Evaluates vendor capabilities by meeting with vendors & suppliers to investigate & determine alternative supply sources for new product opportunities or seeking efficiency gains with respect to future transactions. Mon