Senior Purchasing Officer
Job Summary
Department Information
The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.
Job Information
Located in Hay River, the Senior Purchasing Officer reports directly to the Manager of Purchasing and Distribution. The Senior Purchasing Officer is the primary purchaser of liquor, cannabis and liquor and cannabis related products in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and is the frontline contact for the NTLCC¿s contract operated liquor stores along with all private cannabis stores in the NWT.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge, skills and understanding of purchasing, transportation, and inventory management, in a complex regulatory environment.
- Experience and knowledge of general conventional purchasing standards and principles.
- Computer skills including database management applications, inventory management, word processing, spread sheets and electronic mail.
- Organizational and time management skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, and to work independently. The ability to work under stressful conditions during periods of extreme workloads and to meet critical deadlines.
Typically attained by
- Grade 12 Diploma with five years¿ experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Inventory Control.
Equivalencies may include
- Certificate in a supply chain management, procurement, or Business Administration with 4 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Inventory Control
- Diploma in a supply chain management, procurement, or Business Administration with 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Inventory Control
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel (867) 875-8086
jobshayriver@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28288
Closing Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $4,538.
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