Buyer (Contract Position)

Buyer (10 month temporary position) The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial. Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. THE ROLE Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow. A Buyer performs work relating to the procurement of a wide variety of goods, materials, services and equipment for the school district. An employee in this classification processes requisitions, clarifies requirements with user departments, draws tenders, obtains and evaluates quotations, prepares and places orders, and ensures that orders are expedited. Considerable discussion with a wide range of users and suppliers is involved in locating sources of supply, determining suitability of goods available, and ensuring that they satisfy the needs of users. A Buyer also acts as a resource to staff throughout the district by providing advice and information regarding purchasing policies and procedures, markets and sources. A Buyer uses computers and applicable software to perform the majority of duties associated with the work. A Buyer provides direction to clerical employees engaged in related work, and oversees use of an automated tender system for certain items. Ensures that deadlines and user needs are met. Work is conducted under the direction of management and involves the exercising of independent judgement and action within defined parameters. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews purchasing requisitions to determine the exact nature of goods and services ordered Contacts originators and discusses and clarifies requirements, proposed end-users and possible alternatives Writes product descriptions and specifications Develops and authors requests for quotations (RFQ's),and ensures that all related documentation is promptly processed Analyses and evaluates bids and quotations and ensures that all comparative data is considered Selects best alternative, and signs and forwards purchase orders for counter signing by manager and maintains confidentiality, as required Reviews and considers new bidders and products and maintains liaison with vendors to consider products and resolve problems Under supervision, oversees contracts including monitoring, resolving problems and protecting the District's rights Serves users by providing standard and district product catalogues, product cost information, sources, and organizing the ordering process Locates market sources for standard and non-standard items Discusses requirements with suppliers, obtains all relevant information for evaluation and comparison purposes, and reviews findings with end-users Discusses problems relating to the quality or use…

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