Requisition ID: 4419
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Department/ Branch: Corporate Services, Supply Chain
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL8
Start Rate: $ 45.16
Permanent Rate: $ 53.02 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 04/07/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 19/07/2026
Posting Type: Internal and External

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision and with independent judgement, the Buyer I provides public procurement services to the municipality and its employees for the purchase of routine products and services. The incumbent procures a wide variety of materials, supplies, equipment, and other services for the municipality. Duties also include providing daily assistance to other department staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of purchasing services within scope of assignments, including the direct purchase of goods and services, system support, administration, and clerical support duties.
• Processes requisitions and purchase orders including contracts for services and blanket purchase orders/standing offer agreements.
• Reviews requisitions received from client departments for completeness, assists in determining the appropriate procurement strategy and priority, and reconciles/expedites discrepancies related to these documents.
• Assists with vendor research and solicitation preparation, and ensures adequate terms and conditions are stipulated.
• Transforms requisitions into purchase documents.
• Verifies purchase order documentation to ensure specifications including prices, quantities, and that terms and conditions of purchases are concisely and accurately outlined.
• Issues formal and informal requests for quotes and proposals, reviews and analyzes results and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates the disposal of surplus and salvage goods and works with stores personnel to arrange pickups and determine if the goods received are as ordered.
• Provides client departments and vendors with information or procurement policies and procedures.
• Shares procurement knowledge of standards and processes by providing training as required to internal clients and external stakeholders.
• Assists other department staff with document completeness, evaluation criteria, and within scope of assignments initiates supplier contracts.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains knowledge of government purchasing procedures and regulations; materials, equipment, supplies, and services used by municipalities; inventory asset and record keeping systems; accounts payable and purchasing accounting practices; and basic budgeting processes.
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision, make decisions regarding priorities, and meet deadlines under own initiative.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with co-workers and client departments.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices, related jurisdictional and local legislation, and relevant trade agreements.
• Working knowledge of the legal ramifications of purchasing decisions, various forms of agreements, FOIP, and relevant trade agreements.
• Pursues learning opportunities and ongoing professional development to remain current with industry best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate in Supply Chain Management or a related Certificate program with a focus on logistics or purchasing, combined with two (2) years' related experience in procurement is required

OR

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related Diploma program, with one (1) year related experience in procurement is required.
• Direct experience is to include a combination of purchasing, materials management, and administrative support, in a computerized accounting environment for a large organization or agency.
• Completion of, or working towards, a professional purchasing designation (i.e. SCMP, CPPB, CPPO) is an asset.
• ERP systems experience is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
• A valid Class five (5) Operator's Licence is required as incumbent may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use.
• Competency testing may be required as part of the interview evaluation.

SAFETY:

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.