Government of Yukon -> Yukon Liquor Corporation - Purchasing

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

01 October 2027

Full/Part Time

Full time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

PS11

Salary

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

The opportunity…

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for forecasting and purchasing the corporation's liquor and cannabis products, sourcing current and new products for the best value, coordinating special orders for internal and external clients and customers, maintaining inventory, and pricing systems, and coordinating with freight companies for transportation of liquor and cannabis products into the territory.

Why choose us?

Yukon government cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.





Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

- Recent and extensive experience analyzing sales, inventory, and forecasting data to support product purchasing decisions, manage inventory, and anticipate supply chain challenges or opportunities.
- Experience negotiating pricing, purchase agreement terms, and product availability with licenced producers, suppliers, agents, and vendors.
- Experience purchasing products and administering purchase orders in a distribution environment.
- Experience and knowledge of procurement, supply chain, transportation logistics, Microsoft suite, and warehouse/inventory management systems.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:
- Taking Action & Achieving Results
- Demonstrating Client Focus
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: none

Job requirements: none

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: Carrie Ekholm, Manager, Sourcing and Supply at [email protected] .

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Melissa Wood, Human Resources at [email protected] .

📌 Procurement Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Canada