Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
Competition ID: 4888
Internal Closing Date: November 22, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 14-10 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $40.27 to $44.36 per hour
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
We are currently seeking a
Procurement Officer to join our
Finance team.
Job Overview
Coordinates and executes the most difficult, complex and unique purchasing transactions. Investigates, develops and evaluates sources of supply; prepares bid specifications; issues bid requests and reviews and evaluates quotations. Interprets and communicates KPU policies, Provincial Trade Agreements and department procedures to internal University operating units and vendors as a specialist in assigned material categories which require a high degree of technical knowledge.
Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.
Education And Experience
- Completion of a minimum of two years of post- secondary courses with coursework in business administration, procurement, accounting or a related field.
- Certificate in Purchasing from a professional organization, post-secondary institution or learning center.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through courses, seminars, enrollment in the SSCMLP program preferred.
- Progressively responsible experience in the purchasing or procurement areas of a large public or private agency, preferably in education.
- Considerable knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and legal risks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the competitive procurement process within the Public Sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Contract Law.
- Experience with integrated computer systems such as SCT Banner or similar.
- Knowledge and progressive experience, with an ability to evaluate administrative processes and procedures (with an emphasis on Purchasing), in order to carry out, or assist with the design, testing and implementation of new Purchasing, or Financial systems, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement to work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the University community, external agencies, and the general public. The incumbent must have the ability to influence members of the University community which they may not have direct authority over in order to protect the interests of the University.
- Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the University community, external agencies, and the general public.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to apply attention to detail and accuracy when compiling and preparing purchasing documents and other information.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion when exchanging information.
- Demonstrated ability to compose a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work performed.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
- Computer literate with competency in Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
Job Description
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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
