- Salary
- $60k – $72k
- Location
- Calgary, AB
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Academic
- Source
- Lever
Description
SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism stands among the world's leading hospitality schools — CEOWORLD Magazine named us #1 in Canada and #14 globally in 2026. Renowned for our innovative curriculum, strong industry partnerships and unparalleled approach to applied learning, serving up excellence is what we do best.
The Opportunity
Job classification: A5005 - Purchasing Officer
Salary range: $60,000-$72,000. 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
Position End Date: December 18, 2026
Deadline to apply: 11:59PM on July 26, 2026
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for the procurement of food, beverages, operational supplies, and related products that support Hospitality & Tourism academic programming, retail outlets, catering, events, and other departmental operations. This role oversees daily purchasing activities, supplier relationships, inventory optimization, sourcing initiatives, cost control, and procurement compliance. The successful candidate will ensure continuity of supply while contributing to operational efficiency and excellence across the department.
This position is primarily office-based and requires regular movement between office, warehouse, receiving, and hospitality operations areas. The role involves accurate data entry and analysis, frequent interaction with suppliers and stakeholders, and occasional lifting and handling of inventory, supplies, or equipment up to 50 lbs. The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and excellent customer service.
Skills
Contract ManagementComplianceCustomer ServiceFood SafetyWarehouse OperationsERPInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurementNegotiation
