Purchasing Officer (Band Level 6)

Job summary

The Purchasing Officer coordinates the procurement of goods and services, including preparing tenders and purchase orders. They ensure compliance with University Purchasing Policy and the Public Procurement Act while managing contractor agreements and standing offers.

Job details

September 2, 2026 Purchasing Officer (Band Level 6) Administration and Finance Marine Institute (2 Year Contractual Position) DUTIES Reporting to the Team Lead – Financial Operations, the successful applicant will be responsible to facilitate and coordinate procurement of goods and services for the Marine Institute. Duties include preparing open call for bids (tenders), obtaining prices/quotations, preparing purchase orders, reviewing purchase contracts, assisting with the technical specifications for, and management of, the competitive procurement process, liaising with Strategic Procurement ensuring Policies and Procedures related to the University Purchasing Policy and Public Procurement Act are adhered to; preparing independent contractor agreements, and other procurement related service agreements; creating, monitoring, and administering standing offers, blanket orders and open call purchase orders; preparing reconciliations; and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications Experience (3-5 years) working in procurement; graduation from a diploma program in business administration or other related field; an equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered. Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of computers and proficiency in data entry are required. Knowledge of the Banner Finance System, experience in public purchasing and possession of, or work towards, the Purchasing Management Association of Canada’s SCMP designation, previously the Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) are assets. SALARY $56,767 to $66,592 per annum (NAPE 7850) CLOSING DATE September 18, 2026 COMPETITION NO. MUN03620 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca. For further information concerning this opportunity, email human.resources@mi.mun.ca, or contact the Human Resources Office, Marine Institute, Room E3306C. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Purchasing Officer coordinates the procurement of goods and services, including preparing tenders and purchase orders. They ensure compliance with University Purchasing Policy and the Public Procurement Act while managing contractor agreements and standing offers.

Requirements

Candidates need 3-5 years of procurement experience and a diploma in business administration or a related field. Proficiency in data entry and knowledge of the Banner Finance System or an SCMP designation are considered assets.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Tendering
• Purchase Orders
• Contract Review
• Public Procurement Act
• Interpersonal Skills
• Data Entry
• Banner Finance System
• Competitive Procurement Process
• Reconciliations

Job areas

• Logistics
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education
• Government & Public Sector