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 prospect… 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 skilled 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