Procurement Officer – Okanagan Campus

About the role

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Okanagan campus. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, Finance Operations, you will ensure cost‑effective purchasing while maintaining high quality and compliance with university policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for the Okanagan campus, from request review to contract award.
• Critically assess service requests, provide advice, and triage items for processing.
• Coordinate campus projects and collaborate with Supply Management and Financial Operations teams in Vancouver.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with client departments, faculties, and external suppliers.
• Ensure all procurement actions comply with university standards, municipal, provincial and federal regulations, and the Supply Management code of ethics.
• Provide guidance and expertise to staff engaged in supply‑chain processes.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement or supply management within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of university procurement policies and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work independently under general direction and to support multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $6,251 – $8,986 CAD per month.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative academic environment.
• Access to professional development and university resources.