Senior Purchasing Officer

SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs. 

 

Job classification: A5006 - Senior Purchasing Officer

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 

Hours per week: 40

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, May 19th, 2026

 

Reporting to the Team Lead, Supply Management, the Senior Purchasing Officer is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the SAIT community, Within this role, the incumbent will demonstrate a high level of accountability, skill and understanding relating to the application of a variety of procurement applications, processes, standards and procedures, including “best value” competitive bidding and negotiation.

 

This position will ensure all procurement activity being performed is in accordance with SAIT and applicable government procurement regulations, guidelines and procedures. 

 

The incumbent will promote and maintain a high level of communication and liaison with internal SAIT schools, departments, stakeholders and with the external supplier community.

 

In order to be successful in this role, the selected incumbent must possess the ability to understand and incorporate technology and internal control processes with business practices. Excellent computer system and relationship building skills, and a strong understanding of procurement, internal controls and associated financial processes are required.