Procurement Specialist
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMFs diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers engineers technicians tradespeople staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
TRIUMFs Procurement department is looking to hire a Procurement Specialist to join their team.
The primary function of this position is to perform TRIUMFs central procurement activities. They include vendor negotiations contract review supply chain compliance oversight purchase order issuance and inventory replenishment for central stores.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement procurement standards methods controls and best practices across TRIUMF.
- Conduct pricing negotiations with vendors.
- Implement supply chain procedures to support TRIUMFs Supply Chain Policy
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet new supply chain compliance requirements
- Engage with suppliers to verify their qualifications
- Examine the price suitability and availability of items or services
- Research products
- Compare specifications and reviewing alternatives to fulfill TRIUMF objectives
- Issue purchase orders in accordance with TRIUMFs supply chain policy and procedures.
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Advise and guide end-users in purchasing decisions
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- An understanding of the Supply Chain Management processes.
- A broad thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of central procurement.
- Knowledge of supplier evaluation qualification and relationship management processes.
- Must be resourceful in meeting compliance challenges
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal comprehension interpretation grammatical oral and written communication skills are extremely important as are planning and organizing.
- Demonstrated experience working with ERP software used in managing core business processes for procurement Workday knowledge is highly desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Good numerical reasoning and aptitude for figures; accuracy; attention to detail; and the ability to multitask and deal with changing priorities.
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor university degree or equivalent.
- A least 3 years of procurement supply chain or supplier relationship management experience.
- CSCP / SCMP or equivalent supply chain certification is desirable.
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen Permanent Resident or with a work permit valid for at least 18 months after the start date.
Salary: $82195 CAD plus our comprehensive benefits plan
Position type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Hours per week:
35Total Rewards
At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility where you can make a difference.
Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
Application closing date:
October 19 2025Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
Equity diversity and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the voices of our employees students partners and the people and communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver BC - V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
TRIUMF is Canada's particle accelerator centre. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
