Purchasing Agent

 PURCHASING AGENTFacilities, Ancillary Services and Safety UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers. DUTIESReporting to the Purchasing Agent 2 and in accordance with the Colleges Act and established policies and procedures, the Purchasing Agent 1 shall be responsible for the economical and expeditious procurement of goods and services within assigned commodity lines for departments, agencies and programs of the university college. The work is technical in nature and often involves a high degree of complexity and the application of a variety of purchasing techniques with the aid of a computerized purchasing system. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Diploma in Business Administration, a combination of education and experience may be considered• Experience in purchasing and reconciliation processes• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and processing requisitions, contracts, tenders, and requests for proposals• Ability to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors and suppliers• Experience providing functional guidance, instruction, or work direction to clerical or support staff• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess specifications, budgets, and procurement justifications• Proficiency with computerized purchasing and requisition systems and standard office software• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Effective time management skills• Commitment to life-long learning ASSETS• Familiarity with Jenzabar or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) and purchasing systems• Knowledge of fleet vehicle management, registrations, maintenance tracking, and related budgeting• Experience preparing year-end reports, contract summaries, and procurement-related documentation• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures Conditions of Employment: • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license  Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to Public COMPETITION NUMBER: 26-056CLOSING DATE: July 8, 2026SALARY RANGE: $53,411 to $64,664 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION CLASSIFICATION: Purchasing Agent 1POSITION LOCATION: The Pas, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time Term, Position from April 17, 2026 to September 1, 2027