Buyer 2

2 months ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada City of Richmond Full time


The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision
to be the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.

People l Excellence l Leadership l Team l Innovation

Imagine a career with the City of Richmond, a dynamic environment for growth and continuous improvement, fostered by our collective strengths and creativity. We are a vibrant, diverse cosmopolitan city, supported by a strong economy and recognized as leaders in innovation and service delivery excellence. The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community.Buyer 2


Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, the Buyer 2 is a senior member of the Purchasing team and responsible for facilitating the procurement of goods, services and IT on behalf of the City of Richmond. The individual will be expected to provide professional advice and strategic guidance on purchasing issues and the contracting process while considering City of Richmond policies, Canadian Contract Law, Trade Agreement obligations and best practices.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facilitate the entire competitive bid solicitation process including the preparation of pre-qualifications, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations and other competitive processes in consultation with client departments.Act as a business partner primarily for the IT department, taking responsibility for the strategic procurement of IT hardware, software and services, while also supporting other client departments as neededCoordinate, prepare, execute and collect all necessary contract documentation, including Certificates of Insurance and WorkSafeBC Clearance letters.Collaborate with internal clients to identify business requirements, review project scope documents, develop procurement and sourcing strategies, conduct supply market research and collaborate with clients on best value evaluation criteria.Liaise with Law, Risk Management and other internal subject matter experts as necessary.Analyze bid submissions in accordance to established criteria, facilitate the evaluation process and consensus meetings, and make recommendations to clients to support contract awards based on facts and dataFacilitate site or virtual information meetings and issue addenda as necessaryNegotiate with successful suppliers in collaboration with the internal client, and debrief unsuccessful suppliers.Finalize awards through preparation and issuance of purchase orders and contract documents.Support and champion Purchasing initiatives within the organizationAct as mentor to other Purchasing staff.Perform other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of competitive bidding laws, applicable trade agreements and associated regulations as they relate to municipal government.Possess strong contracting and negotiation skillsWorking knowledge of IT-related procurement methodologies, pricing and license models, industry trends and contractsWorking knowledge and understanding of the public tendering process and other competitive bid processes.Sound knowledge of contract law and basic accounting principlesKnowledge and skill in the use of computer applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft Financials (or similar) and document management systems.Capable of undertaking supplier/supply market to assist the development of procurement strategies.Skilled in reviewing, evaluating and analyzing bids according to established criteria, facilitating evaluation committees and formulating recommendations to clients and senior management.Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and tactful working relationships with peers, internal clients, senior management, internal legal counsel and suppliers.Ability to participate as an engaged member of a team and work independently.Ability to organize and manage time sensitive projects to deadlines with excellent attention to detail.Ability to act as a coach and resource to other Purchasing staff and client departments.Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check for the Financial Sector.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of related experience in an advanced purchasing role is required, with experience in a municipal or other public sector environment preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Supply Chain Management Professional designation preferred.

Working Conditions:
This job is generally performed in an office environment. Site visits can be outside in all weather conditions. Personal protective equipment may be required for some site visits. Extended periods of sustained mental concentration and visual effort are required.

The City of Richmond offers a competitive pay and benefits program, attractive incentives and a compressed work day schedule. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada," please submit your application by following the instructions below:

The City of Richmond uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to view and apply for available career opportunities. For further information regarding position details and to apply, please visit our website at

We are accepting applications until August 15, 2024

The City of Richmond is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. No telephone inquiries please.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

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