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Purchasing Officer

Calgary, AB · On-site

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. Hours per week: 20hrs (This is a part-time ... The role assists with procurement activities by preparing requisitions, obtaining quotations ...

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What is a part time procurement job?

Part time procurement jobs involve purchasing goods or services for an organization on a schedule that is less than full time, typically under 40 hours per week. Professionals in these roles handle tasks such as sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing purchase orders while balancing flexible work hours. This allows companies to meet their supply needs while offering employees a more adaptable work schedule, which can be ideal for students, parents, or those seeking work-life balance.

What is the difference between Part Time Procurement vs Part Time Purchasing?

AspectPart Time ProcurementPart Time Purchasing
ResponsibilitiesInvolves sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategyFocuses on ordering, processing purchase requests, and vendor communication
Required SkillsNegotiation, supply chain knowledge, vendor managementOrder processing, attention to detail, vendor coordination
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, cross-department collaborationOffice or remote, transactional focus
Common UsageUsed in procurement departments, supply chain rolesUsed in purchasing departments, procurement support roles

Part Time Procurement involves strategic sourcing and supplier management, while Part Time Purchasing centers on order processing and vendor communication. Both roles support supply chain functions but differ in scope and responsibilities.

How does a part time procurement professional collaborate with other departments?

As a part-time procurement professional, you will regularly interact with departments such as finance, operations, and inventory management to coordinate purchasing activities. This often involves clarifying specifications, managing purchase order approvals, and ensuring timely delivery of goods or services. Clear communication and efficient organization are key, as you may need to juggle multiple requests and ensure compliance with company policies despite limited working hours. Building strong relationships across teams helps streamline workflows and address any supply chain challenges proactively.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a part time procurement specialist?

To thrive as a Part Time Procurement Specialist, you need a solid understanding of supply chain management, negotiation skills, and knowledge of procurement processes, often supported by relevant coursework or experience. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Procurement Cloud) and basic financial analysis tools is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable you to manage vendor relationships and coordinate purchases efficiently. These skills are crucial to ensure cost-effective sourcing, compliance with company policies, and smooth operations within limited work hours.

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Yard Staff- Part-Time

Ritchie Bros.

County Of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 19 rated auctioneers

Job description

The Part-Time Yard Staff safely receives, processes, lines up, sale day support and check-out consigned equipment for the auction. Strict adherence to the Ritchie Bros. standard of customer service is always expected of the Yard Staff

RB Global (NYSE: RBA)

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company's marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world's largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global's portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

About the team - Yard Operations 

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction - from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.

  • Good customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Valid and clean Driver License required
  • Receives/releases (checks-in/checks-out) consigned equipment for auction.
  • Uses an auction listing to line up equipment for display prior to auction.
  • Drives/operates heavy and light equipment.
  • Performs facility inspections (per checklists) and provides housekeeping or maintenance services as necessary.
  • Performs basic maintenance on RBA owned equipment.
  • Manages keys for equipment.
  • Boosts equipment.
  • Checks fluid and fuel levels on equipment.
  • Lot number equipment.
  • Sets out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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