Job Description

Buyer
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PA1 Purchasing Assistant 1


Regular/full-time


Public Service Delivery


Operations - District One, Asset Management


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 43766


Salary(s): PA1 $50,857.00 - $61,940.00 per year


Closing Date: February 17, 2025


The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).


Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.


Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.


An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.


Within The Public Service delivery department, the Asset Management division is responsible for operating and maintaining safe, quality and sustainable working environments and to ensure the efficient operation and good stewardship of government buildings and assets. The department is currently looking for a highly motivated Buyer to work at the Operations - District one division.

The Manitoba government also provides an excellent benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation and maternity/parental leave. The department provides ongoing professional and educational development for its employees.


Conditions of Employment:


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.


Qualifications:


Essential:


• Experience with a computerized purchasing and inventory system (preferably SAP)
• Experience working with equipment manufacturer catalogues and manuals.
• Proven work related experience with requisitioning and purchasing materials and services.
• Excellent interpersonal with the ability to deal effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills to draft, format, edit and proofread correspondence and reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.


Duties:


The buyer is responsible for the procurement of goods and services used in the district operations. This includes materials research, procurement of estimates, combined with a good understanding of our business to ensure appropriate materials procured at the most economical cost. The incumbent is responsible for purchases of goods under sustainable guidelines, such as Janitorial, Plumbing, Electrical, Technical Controls, Mechanical, Carpentry, Painting and office materials using the SAP Plant Maintenance System. Also obtains price quotes ensuring that Government sustainability guidelines are adhered to via e-mail or telephone and allocate wisest transaction in regard to quality, price, warranty, special discounts, delivery date, etc.


### Apply to:

Advertisement # 43766
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resume and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.


Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.


We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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