Purchasing Specialist
5 days ago
DRNPHC is in the people business and believe housing is a human right We make lives better every day by providing affordable rental housing at our 18 properties throughout the Durham Region. Our property complexes, with a mix of apartment buildings and townhomes, help us to meet the needs of Durham Region’s diverse population.
We are growing our 1,200-unit portfolio through innovation and the expertise of a solid team of employees who passionately care about making a positive impact each and every day.
The **Purchasing Specialist **is a new position created to complete the purchasing and coordination of goods and services for the maintenance and operations of spaces and facilities of DRNPHC-owned buildings.
The person fulfilling this role will be the key developer of vendor relationships that support the day to day facilities management and DRNPHC’s 10 Year Sustainability Strategy. An addition of expert skill set and full-time focus in this role will ensure costs are contained and in line with operational budgets.
**Core Job Functions**
- Develop and execute an end-to-end procurement strategy; taking into account the marketplace and the needs of the organization.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast supply needs and source appropriate vendors in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Issue requests for quotes and proposals and respond to vendor inquiries.
- Manage and maintain vendor relationships, and assess market conditions to ensure goods and services are available when needed. Identify potential roadblocks and develop contingency plans.
- Negotiating and drafting contract terms and conditions in compliance with all related laws and regulations. Ensure that suppliers have the requisite quality programs.
- Prepare documents to obtain purchasing approvals as required per organizational policy
- Monitor progress and resolve difficulties related to products and services during and after delivery.
- Develop and maintain annual, quarterly, and monthly reports to analyze and evaluate supplier performance, budgeting, etc.
- Administer contracts to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, including reviewing claims and payments. Ensure vendors adhere to contract conditions including jurisdictional requirements.
- Check invoices for accuracy. Process and pay invoices for purchased goods and services in line with set payment timelines.
- Maintain clear and organized records.
- Other duties as assigned
**Qualifications**
The person in this role will have a background or combination of experience in non-profit housing, supplier relationship development experience, and/or project management.
- A minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated Procurement / Supply Chain experience
- Proven ability in managing multiple projects of complex scope simultaneously
- Results-orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
- Solid negotiating and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities
**HOW TO APPLY**:
Please visit the ‘About Us’ section of our website for more information.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $40,888.15-$75,644.37 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oshawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- purchasing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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