PROCUREMENT
SPECIALIST
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community.
As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents.
Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow
through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation
programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on
managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our
amazing team of professionals in the Procurement Section of the Finance and
Legal Division. This role will deliver
professional and customer-focused procurement services to both our internals
clients and vendors. Our ideal candidate
will provide complex and challenging procurement guidance in the acquisition of
a wide variety of supplies and services required by our municipal departments
in support of the City’s strategic and business plan priorities.
Reporting to the Manager Procurement, the Procurement Specialist thrives
in a fast paced environment, managing multiple procurement priorities for the
City and providing sound procurement advice and sourcing options in a cost
effective manner. The successful incumbent will be responsible for a variety of
procurement functions including but not limited to preparation of competitive
bid documents such as tenders, making requests for quotations and proposals for
user departments; setting up evaluation processes and evaluation documents;
resolving bid irregularities; performing price and cost analyses; negotiating
acceptable prices, terms and conditions and monitoring for effectiveness as
well as contract management.
This is senior procurement work of a special project nature that
requires considerable independent judgement and action within the framework of
established policies, standards and budget constraints. Duties include
assessing business needs, performing research/analysis of products/services,
consultation with end users, data analysis, report writing, administration of
the competitive bid process and contract management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 plus either the Supply
Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from Supply Chain Canada
or Certified Supply Chain Leader (NISCL-CSCL) designation from the
National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders.
- Considerable related procurement
and contract management experience, or an equivalent combination of training
and experience.
- Current membership with Supply
Chain Canada or the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders.
- Valid BC Driver's Licence.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Municipal or public-sector
procurement experience.
- Experience using procurement, purchasing or financial
management systems and related computer applications.
What You Bring
You are a strategic, analytical and
customer-focused procurement professional with strong communication and
problem-solving skills. You have sound knowledge of procurement principles,
practices, contract law, risk management and applicable legislation, and the
ability to exercise independent judgment when advising clients and managing
complex procurement files.
You build strong
relationships, communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and bring a
practical, solutions-oriented approach to procurement. Municipal or
public-sector procurement experience is a plus, but we are also interested
in candidates who bring strong procurement experience from other environments
and are excited to apply their expertise in a municipal setting.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $47.35 - $55.92 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based
on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and
skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The
City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the
ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an
acceptable police information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 10, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.