Procurement Officer

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Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Supply Management, Level A2 Job Title Procurement Officer Department UBCO | Procurement | Finance Operations | Finance Compensation Range $6,251.00 - $8,986.00 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 15, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary Under the overall direction of the Manager, Procurement, Finance Operations, the Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the procurement activities for the Okanagan campus, ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality. The incumbent critically reviews request for service, providing advice to address issues and triaging for processing. The incumbent will provide advice and coordination for projects on Okanagan campus and will collaborate with Supply Management and Financial Operations in Vancouver, providing support when required. The Procurement Officer will initiate, develop, and maintain effective collaborative relationships with client departments and faculties and assist with resolution of a variety of procurement issues. The incumbent will also provide expertise and guidance to staff engaged in supply chain processes. All activities shall be in accordance with the University's standard practices and all municipal, provincial and federal laws. The incumbent will comply with Supply Management's code of ethics. Organizational Status Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, Finance Operations, Okanagan, the Procurement Officer provides procurement support for Okanagan departments and faculties. Works closely and liaises with Supply Management staff and Financial Operations staff in Vancouver, and establishes and maintains close working relationships with administration, management, faculty and staff of all levels outside of Supply Management. Work Performed The Procurement Officer works independently and proactively under the general direction Manager Procurement, Finance Operations, Okanagan to support Departments and Faculties. The Procurement Officer's main areas of responsibility are: Facilitating, leading and providing expertise and guidance to staff engaged in supply chain activities requiring a Public Procurement process, including but not limited to the strategic procurement of equipment, services and supplies and supporting and enhancing supplier relationships. 1. Procurement of Goods and Services: Facilitates and leads the RFx and Direct Award Processes at the University while maintaining adherence to established Supply Management sourcing processes and practices Ensures that all procurement and purchase requests are in compliance with appropriate Trade Agreements, related regulations, laws and procurement practices and in accordance with the University's standard practices Prepares recommendation to award documentation summarizing the Procurement Process and providing recommendations based on the submissions for management Promotes and adopts Sustainable Supply Chain concepts in alignment with UBC Strategic Goals Responsible for creating, negotiating and awarding a contracts on behalf of the University as a result of the Procurement process. Understands contract terminology and can identify contract risk in contract negotiations provides advice on contracting risks to clients Responsible for contributing to the category management activities (contract management; effective sourcing research and development; etc.) of Strategic Sourcing 2. Providing Procurement Guidance and Assistance: Provides guidance and assistance to faculty and staff in all aspects of procurement, including the interpretation of related policies and procedures Provides guidance and assistance to research grant holders (CFI, NSERC, etc.), both at the application and final award stages. This requires extensive University, as well as grant, process knowledge and includes the interpretation of related regulations, policies and procedures Coordinates and resolves problems with end user department and suppliers Demonstrates the procurement function as an effective resource for addressing supply chain issues within UBC Maintains current knowled

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