Buyer l, Learning Material Specialist

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Buyer l, Learning Material Specialist

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

14 Mar 2024

Type

Permanent Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

shop AT NAIT

School

Retail & Ancillary Services

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by
NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our
Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

Please Note: This competition is
limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

The Learning Materials Specialist is an integral member of the shop AT NAIT procurement team and is
responsible for sourcing a variety of commodities for NAIT’s three bookstores
and online web store.  Under direction
from the Manager, Retail Resources, this role will be responsible for ordering
all learning materials and supplies for their assigned academic programs.  Candidates must possess the ability to
network with the NAIT community and research current trends in order to best
anticipate student product demand.  This
is a highly collaborative role in a team environment.  shop AT
NAIT is committed to serving student success, and we invite all applicants
to apply who are passionate about joining us in this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing
  and cultivating relationships with NAIT academic and operational programs.
• Possessing a keen
  knowledge of related commodities and apply it to optimize the store’s
  physical and online product mix.
• Organizing,
  compiling, tracking, and ordering all learning materials and supplies for
  their assigned programs while adhering to purchasing policies
• Ensuring
  that services are continuous and not impacted by missed deadlines, product
  shortages, quality compromises, or inflated costs.
• Actively
  demonstrating a sense of urgency to complete multiple tasks within
  established timelines.
• Communicating
  complete, timely and accurate order details to suppliers
• Consistently
  evaluating product suitability, market conditions, and competitive pricing
• Ensuring
  that invoices are checked for accuracy in pricing, coding, and quantity
  and are processed in a timely manner
• Managing
  product obsolescence and returns
• Effectively
  following established processes to maximize store profitability and
  organization.
• Seeking
  opportunities for special promotions that support NAIT students and the
  campus community.
• Assisting teammates
  and customers on the sales floor, and providing support for the
  merchandising of designated commodities

Skills
& Abilities:

• Previous
  experience purchasing products for resale in a post-secondary environment (e.g.
  university bookstore) is highly desirable; similar experience in a large retail
  or service environment will also be considered.
• Candidates
  with product trend knowledge and experience purchasing textbooks and/or
  learning supplies are desirable. 
  Knowledge
  of industrial supply lines and educational resource
• Excellent
  communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Attention
  to detail, deadline driven, and organizational skills are strong assets.

Qualifications:

• Completion of grade 12.
• Completion of Procurement Course portion of SMT
  Diploma.
• Several years’ of experience.

Remuneration: $53,027.78
– $69,092.14 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification –
Buyer l).                           

This
position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)
Collective Agreement.                

Please submit a resume and cover letter
to be considered for this opportunity.

About
NAIT

At
NAIT, people matter.

We’re
proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13
consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work
culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest
asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At
NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of
students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects
our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and
accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a
proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at
Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to
advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We
especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black
and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people,
immigrants, and people with disabilities.

What
we offer

We’ve
created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional
and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT
is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may
request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work,
including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the
two. 

Employees
also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas
and New Year’s, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual
all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

Additional
requirements

Applicants
with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them
previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education
Services or the International Qualifications Assessment
Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

Accommodations

NAIT
is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are
contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact
us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please
contact us via email at [email protected].

We
thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.

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