Please see Special Instructions for more details. Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on September 22, 2026.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s).
Posting Information Posting Number Posting Number CK54257P
Position Title Position Title Buyer
No. of Staff Required No. of Staff Required 1
Position Type Position Type FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in months If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A
Position Groups Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division Division Corporate Services (DV124)
Department Department Purchasing (DP129)
Branch Branch Procurement Management (BR284)
Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union Help procure the City of Kelowna’s future! Join the City’s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the acquiring of over $100 million annually in goods, services, and construction to help keep our City’s economy going! Use your skills to provide superior customer service, effective negotiations, and outstanding technical knowledge. Your duties will include reviewing purchase requisitions, preparing and issuing complex tenders and RFP’s, conducting market research, and applying analysis and critical thinking as it pertains to procurement and the best outcomes for the City. As an integral part of our team, you will determine and influence procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues.
A Buyer conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services and construction as required by the City along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets as required.
Duties - Union Utilizes the established best standards (e.g. Quotation requests, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Requests for Expression of Interest) for the procurement of goods, services and construction.
Reviews specifications and prepares bid documents appropriate to the type of process being utilized.




Ensures procurement complies with Bylaw, policy and legislation.
Assists with creating appropriate evaluation criteria, weighting and methodology.
Ensures evaluation processes adhere to best practices, bid law and policy.
Recommends contract awards.
Conducts negotiations to finalize contracts.
Advises on and works to resolve post-award contract issues (e.g. non-compliance).
Drafts and reviews contracts according to bid terms of reference, standards and best practices, using established guidelines.
Interviews vendors, prospective vendors and sales representatives.
Processes requisitions and purchase orders.
Identifies areas of prospect for the City and makes recommendations to the Supervisor or Manager of Purchasing.
Results and Activities - Non union Business Management Diploma or equivalent
Supply Management Training ( SMT ) Certificate from Supply Chain Association of Canada or equivalent
Experience
BC Drivers License – Class 5
Skills & Abilities - Non Union Attention to Detail
Computer Literacy
Negotiation Skills
Special Instructions to Applicant Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on September 22, 2026.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s).
Additional Hiring Information Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.




The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.
Pay Rate Pay Rate Starts at $42.12 per hour with a 2-step progression to $44.89 per hour
Posting Date Posting Date 09/16/2026
Closing Date Closing Date 10/04/2026
Days of Work Days of Work Monday to Friday
Standard Hours per Day Standard Hours per Day 7
Hours of Work 8 am to 4 pm
Work Location Work Location CITY HALL
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume
Cover Letter
Education / Certificates

Optional Documents Driver's Abstract
Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education that you have completed related to this position? High school graduation
Some related post-secondary courses
Post-secondary certificate (1 year full time studies)
Diploma (2 years full time studies)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or other higher level post-graduate program
Other

* Have you completed the Supply Management Training (SMT) Certificate from Supply Chain Association of Canada or equivalent? Yes
No
In progress

* Do you currently hold a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation? Yes
No
In progress
I have an equivalent designation (e.g. Certified Professional Purchaser)

* How many years of relevant experience do you have working in the procurement field? None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
More than 5 years

* How many years of experience do you have in RFPs, contract management and negotiations? None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years
5 to 8 years
More than 8 years

* What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point? No experience
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

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📌 Buyer (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Kelowna
📍 British Columbia