Buyer’s Assistant

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Buyer’s Assistant

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

14 Mar 2024

Type

Permanent Part-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 Buyer’s Assistant is an integral member of the shop AT NAIT procurement team providing
buying support to our Learning Materials Specialist and  Merchandise Specialist buyer.  As directed this position will be responsible
for compiling and analyzing supply needs for the procurement team, helping to
build out PO’s and tracking orders as required. 
This position will help liaison with other areas of our operations to
ensure supply requirements are met and delivered in a timely manner. We are
looking for a creative, professional individual to join our team and provide outstanding
customer experiences.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizing, compiling, tracking, and recommending order quantities
  for learning materials and general merchandise.
• Process program requisitions for buyer approval.
• Ensuring that services are continuous and not impacted by missed
  deadlines, product shortages, quality compromises, or inflated costs.
• Assist
  with communication to vendors to ensure timely and accurate order details.
• Liaison
  with departments and academic groups to develop relationships and deliver
  exceptional customer service
• Liaison
  with other departments within shop AT NAIT to ensure accurate and speedy
  receiving processes
• Communicate
  special order details.
• Understand
  NAIT branding guidelines in order to guide clientele choices.

Skills
& Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills are
  required for this role working with Excel, Word, Adobe and creative engine
  applications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Related post-secondary certificate or diploma.
• Several years of related experience in retail or
  service environments with a proven track record of customer service excellence.
• Experience and knowledge of creative engine software
  applications.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Remuneration: $39,831.25
– $51,426.65 (based on 32.625 hours per week) annually, plus a comprehensive
benefits package. (Classification – Administrative Support IV).                           

Th is
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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