Status: Open until filled.

Buyer and Asset Coordinator

Location: Edmonton, AB

Competition #: CO.26.067

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary The Opportunity

Location Good Samaritan Society, Head Office

8861-75 Street, Edmonton AB

Employment Type Temporary Full-time 1 FTE anticipated duration for position 18 months

End Date Until successful candidate is found.

Hours of Work 0800-1600

Wages $56,350.00-$78,279.00/yr

Employee Group Out of Scope

This position will be working on the West Village project.

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating protected, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Reporting to the Director, Procurement and Contracts Management, the Senior Buyer and Asset Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all activities related to the competitive bidding process, including the process for calling and receiving bids, evaluating bids, and preparing the recommendation for contract award and contract management within their assigned categories.

The Senior Buyer and Asset Coordinator also assists the Director, Capital Management and Maintenance by maintaining the organization’s capital asset inventory and coordinating the Preventative Maintenance Program for those assets. Additional support to the Capital Management and Maintenance portfolio includes assisting in the preparation of work orders for capital assets using the Asset Planning and Preventative Maintenance software.

Educational and other Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related business function including finance, chain supply management, procurement, asset coordination and management, etc.




- Supply Chain Management Professional Designation, or equivalent.
- Membership with the National Institute of Public Procurement (NIBP).
- A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Work Experience

- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related business function including finance, chain supply management, procurement, asset coordination and management, etc.
- Supply Chain Management Professional Designation, or equivalent.
- Membership with the National Institute of Public Procurement (NIBP).
- A combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Experience with asset planning, preventative maintenance, and inventory management software.

NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and other qualifications and work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Initiating tenders, proposals and quotes for new projects/products or services.
- Leading groups of stakeholders to achieve a consensus decision.
- Forecasting requirements based on historical utilization data.
- Proficient data entry skills.
- Proficient at written and oral communications.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Requirements:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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📌 Buyer and Asset Coordinator (Edmonton)
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