Senior Buyer

Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago

Kelowna BC, Canada City of Kelowna Full time
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on April 9, 2024.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53228P

Position Title

Position Title Senior Buyer

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Department

Department Purchasing (DP129)

Branch

Branch Purchasing (BR129-1)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Help procure the City of Kelowna’s future Join the City’s Purchasing team and provide leadership and direction in the acquiring of over $100 million annually in goods, services, and construction to help keep our City’s economy going Use your skills to provide superior customer service, effective negotiations, and outstanding technical knowledge. Your duties will include review detailed purchase requisitions, prepare and issue complex tenders and RFP’s, market research, apply analysis and critical thinking as it pertains to procurement and the best outcomes for the City. You will determine and lead procurement strategy, facilitate evaluations, recommend contract awards and resolve post-award contract issues.

A Senior Buyer conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and construction as required by the City along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets.The Senior Buyer classification is distinguished from the Buyer classification by the greater complexity, value and risk of the procurement assignments, requiring a greater level of knowledge, expertise and experience necessary to complete complicated, major and uncommon procurements.

Duties - Union

  • Recommends or develops strategies (e.g. Quotation requests, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Requests for Expression of Interest) for the procurement of goods, services and construction.
  • Reviews specifications and prepares bid documents, appropriate to the type of process being utilized.
  • Ensures procurement complies with relevant Bylaws, policies, and legislation.
  • Assists with establishing appropriate evaluation criteria, weighting and methodology.
  • Ensures the evaluation process adhere to best practices, bid law and policy.
  • Recommends contract awards.
  • Conducts complex negotiations to finalize contracts.
  • Advises on and works to resolve post-award contract issues (e.g. non-compliance).
  • Drafts and reviews contracts according to bid terms of reference, standards and best practices, using considerable independent judgment.
  • Interviews vendors, prospective vendors and sales representatives.
  • Processes requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Identifies areas of opportunity for the City and makes recommendations to the Supervisor and Manager of Purchasing.
Results and Activities - Non union
  • Business Management Diploma
  • Supply Chain Management Professional ( SCMP ) Designation or equivalent
  • Experience
  • BC Drivers Licence – Class 5
Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Literacy
  • Negotiation Skills
Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on April 9, 2024.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Starts at $44.28 per hour with a 2-step progression to $47.19 per hour

Posting Date

Posting Date 04/03/2024

Closing Date

Closing Date 04/23/2024

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 7

Hours of Work

8 am to 4 pm

Work Location

Work Location OTHER LOCATION

Specify Work Location

Specify Work Location YLW

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  • References
  • Other Document 1
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * What level of post-secondary education do you have in business, finance or administration?
    • None
    • Some post-secondary courses
    • Certificate (1 year full time studies)
    • Diploma (2 years full time studies)
    • Bachelor's Degree (3 to 4 years full time studies)
    • Master's Degree or other higher level post-graduate program
    • Other
  • * Do you currently hold a professional purchasing designation (i.e. Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP); Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) ; or equivalent designation)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • In progress
  • * How many years of relevant experience do you have working in the procurement field?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to 3 years
    • 3 to 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  • * Have you ever successfully completed a sensitive or confidential negotiation in your previous employment?
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of experience do you have dealing with assigning competitive bid processes?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to 3 years
    • 3 to 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  • * How many years of tendering, project management and contract administration experience do you have?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to 3 years
    • 3 to 5 years
    • 5 to 10 years
    • More than 10 years
  • * What level of proficiency do you have using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point?
    • No experience
    • Basic
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert
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