Procurement Specialist

6 months ago

Burnaby, Canada BC Housing Full time

**Position Summary**:
**PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST**

**JOB ID: 5644**

**REGULAR FULL-TIME**

**LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST**:
**$63,393.31 - $73,118.09 Annually**

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Reporting to the assigned Manager, the Procurement Specialist uses public procurement guidelines and BC Housing policies, processes, and templates to conduct procurements, assist in managing suppliers and provide recommendations to internal clients (the “client”) engaged in supply chain activities. He/she/they works independently and proactively to support their clients’ procurements and resulting supply contracts which may include but are not limited to: managing solicitations, working collaboratively with the client on solicitations, providing oversight and guidance to the procurement process, and providing recommendations for procurements. The position is responsible for conducting and/or supporting public and selective competitive bids, developing, and implementing strategic procurement strategies for construction/renovations/equipment/services, providing and/or supporting vendor management and developing strong relationships with suppliers and key agencies. The role oversees and facilitates the process supporting the development and issuance of solicitations for the supply of goods and services which involve the strategic, timely and economic acquisition of construction, renovations, equipment, services and supplies.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Advanced diploma in operations management, logistics, or other relevant discipline.
- Considerable related experience in purchasing and/or contract management.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Considerable knowledge and understanding of procurement and purchasing practices for a variety of supplies and services.
- Sound knowledge of construction purchasing and their contracts.
- Sound knowledge of Canadian construction, tendering and contract law(s), and practices.
- Sound knowledge of Public Procurement requirements and legislation.
- Sound knowledge of construction, building maintenance and repair, including parts and supplies.
- Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
- Strong customer service and presentation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions of contracts.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize purchasing activities.
- Ability to write, review and/or edit technical reports, specification terms, solicitations, contracts, Request for Propos

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