Procurement Officer

OverviewAre you willing to learn how to apply your skills within the aviation industry and are ready to join a team where your passion for driving transformation initiatives and commitment to green practices can truly shine? At NAV CANADA, we're not just about business; we're about making a positive impact on the world around us by driving initiatives that will contribute to a sustainable aviation industry. As a part of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to spearhead exciting projects that push boundaries and drive innovation. From implementing sustainable practices to supporting the acquisition and implementation of state-of-the-art air navigation solutions, your contributions will not only shape the success of our organization but also leave a lasting mark on the planet. Join us in our mission to lead the way in both business excellence and environmental stewardship. Let's make a difference together. Sound like the role for you? Keep reading to learn moreWhat NAV CANADA offers youChallenging, team-oriented work environmentCompetitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for growth and developmentDiverse and inclusive workforceKey AccountabilitiesAdministering and finalizing the purchase of products and/or services for NAV CANADA at optimal cost, terms and conditions, delivery and quality from suppliersProviding assistance for changes to policy and procedures. Identifying potential improvements through contact and consultation with colleagues and clientsEnsuring that requirements are adequately and clearly defined in a Statement of Work or a technical specificationAnalyzing, evaluating and recommending selection from alternate procurement strategies one that best fulfills the client’s requirements, while adhering to company purchasing policies and objectives. Contributing to the development of procurement plansAdvising the client of risk mitigation techniques and possible solutions and exercising NAV CANADA’s rights under the terms of the contract to ensure appropriate corrective or preventative actions are takenAssisting in Supplier Reviews for identified Critical and Strategic SuppliersSupporting current industry best practices in contracting and procurement trends and other intelligence gathering exercises and initiate steps towards continuous improvement of our procurement tools, documents, form, policies and processes.Job RequirementsEducationPost-secondary studies in the field of Procurement and / or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Experienceience:2+ years of experience in a contracting and/or procurementrole.Experience managing the development, administration, negotiation, and monitoring of contractual agreements.Experience with RFP development and evaluation techniques.Experience working with ERP systems; particularly procurement modules.KnowledgeKnowledge of Contract Development techniques and basic Contract and Procurement LawKnowledge of contract law, standard contract terms and conditions, taxation, insurance and risk management principlesKnowledge of contract management, procurement and material management theories, principles, professional standards and strategic sourcingGeneral knowledge of trends, developments, evolving best practices and new Company priorities, directions, programs, initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility, e-commerce/e-procurement, spend management, supply chain management, commodity management, alternate form of delivery)Knowledge of research and analytical techniques and methods, and those for utilizing systems, tools, software applications and associated peripherals in the conduct of the work.AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively to take a strong contract enforcement position on behalf of the company when appropriate: including consultation, negotiation, representation, presentation, and dispute resolution methods and techniquesAbility to communicate with management, recognize and identify areas of potential vulnerability and potential impactsAbility to create reports for management including the analysis of information and recommendations.Ability to understand client needs and proceeding to acquire all the related products and services in a competitive environment while keeping in compliance with NAV CANADA’s procurement policiesAbility to negotiate the purchase of products and services based on specific customer defined requirementsAbility to work with internal and external customers daily, including cross functional working groups.Ability to advise internal stakeholders on best practices relating to procurementPersonal SuitabilityOrganization skills to enable the ability to work on multiple high-risk files at the same time.Excellent customer service skills (providing advisory, consultative, and training services to a stakeholder community).This position is a hybrid position with a minimum – 3 day(s) per week on siteNAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr