YWCA
Location
Vancouver, BC | Canada
Job description
What you’ll be doing:
Administer purchase orders for annual service contracts
Purchase gift cards and transit tickets for YWCA programs
Purchase organizational stationery, such as letterheads, business cards et al
Maintain inventory of common office supplies
Research and source items, obtaining price quotations as needed
Analyze costs and create comparison spreadsheets as required
Recommend alternative products/services when applicable
Recordkeeping of insurance paperwork, including inventories and insurance certificates
Participate in Requests for Proposals for various segments based on organizational need
Miscellaneous purchasing duties
Develop effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
Resolve internal customer issues and problems to ensure quality product delivery and satisfaction
Maintain a pleasant and secure working environment
Act as a liaison with other departments
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
Minimum 2 years purchasing or office administration experience
Excellent negotiation and communication skills – written and verbal
Highly organized with good time management skills
Flexible, self-motivated, able to work independently
Detail oriented
Strong proficiency with Office 2010 software, particularly Excel
Customer service experience
A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:
Extended medical and dental benefits
A defined benefit pension plan
Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
Free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Childcare centres
Pay Rate: $24.99
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
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