Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career chance? Do you have a passion for working collaboratively and making a difference? If the answer is “Yes”, this is the job for you

Catholic Social Services is currently seeking a full-time 40 hours per week, Purchaser in EDMONTON to join our Finance department. Providing excellent client-centered care, you are confident, thoughtful, and motivated to achieve success when supporting others in your community

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Controller and supporting the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Purchaser coordinates with Agency departments and programs to ensure operational procurement requirements are met efficiently and effectively. The role includes procuring goods, materials, and services required for the effective operation of the Agency, managing vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Procurement

- Procures goods, materials, and services required for the effective operation of the Agency
- Processes purchase requests and prepares purchase orders within the Business Central purchasing system
- Generates, tracks, maintains, and closes purchase orders in accordance with Agency procedures
- Verifies specifications, pricing, and product requirements, and obtains the necessary approvals from requisitioning departments
- Sources products and services by researching suppliers and evaluating quality, pricing, service levels, and overall value
- Requests and evaluates Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) from potential vendors
- Negotiates pricing, delivery schedules,



and service terms with suppliers
- Monitors vendor performance and maintains positive supplier relationships
- Manages vendor contracts and procurement-related documentation
- Coordinates deliveries and confirms compliance with purchase order requirements
- Investigates and resolves discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, and supplier commitments
- Follows up on damaged, defective, or non-conforming goods and coordinates corrective actions with suppliers
- Applies financial coding to purchasing records
- Manages delivery confirmations and compliance

Financial & Administrative

- Processes purchase-related payments and purchasing card transactions in accordance with Agency policies and approval authorities
- Works with Accounts Payable (AP) to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Maintains accurate procurement records and documentation in Agency systems
- Identifies opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies
- Ensures appropriate and confidential handling and storage of Agency information and documentation in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and standards

Collaboration

- Understands, supports, promotes, and adheres to the Agency’s vision, mission, values,



and organizational ethics, and treat all persons with humility, compassion, and respect
- Presents as a positive and professional role model and ambassador for the Agency in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.Maintains respectful personal boundaries
- Communicates effectively and respectfully in a professional and confidential manner with all employees and external stakeholders; both verbally and in writing
- Establishes andmaintains respectful, collaborative working relationships with employees and external stakeholders, as applicable

General

- Provides procurement guidance and operational support to Agency departments and programs
- Maintains professional and productive relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Reports incidents to manager or designate in a timely manner
- Follows health and safety protocols while adhering to Agency policies and procedures
- Maintains a pleasant and safe work environment, ensuring high levels of cleanliness, comfort, and safety
- Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Requires:

- A minimum of three years' experience in a purchasing role
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field and combinations of experience and other education will be considered as well.
- High school diploma will be considered with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a purchasing role
- Familiarity with supply chain procedures
- Practical experience with purchasing softwarePolice Information Check current within six (6) months

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