Purchaser

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

DUTIES

& RESPONSIBILITIES



  1. Examines incoming electronic requisitions and PSA requisitions for sufficient scope and pricing information, proper financial coding, appropriate level of signing authority, and other supporting requirements.

  2. Contacts suppliers for competitive pricing and quotations on assigned commodities, does analyses and evaluates said quotations for the best value. Awards quote through PO issuance.

  3. Prepares and issues Request for Quotations (RFQ) or email quote for higher threshold purchase requirements.

  4. Conducts contract review (including terms, value, scope, termination, indemnity) based on user inquiries or as required for purchase order processing.

  5. Coordinates with Legal and Risk Management to obtain legal review and clarify indemnity and insurance requirements.

  6. Investigates and resolves supplier invoice discrepancies which are not in accordance with the terms and conditi...