Procurement and Contracting Officer

3 months ago


Guelph, Canada University of Guelph Full time

**Department**: Procurement Operations
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

**General Purpose**

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Establishing purchase orders, reviewing contracts and agreements; prioritizing daily requisitions and other requests; determining if purchasing requests are compliant with purchasing policies and procedures; obtaining quotes and finding appropriate supply sources; managing supplier relationships; performing analysis and recommending purchasing plans for improvements as required; maintaining complete purchasing records to ensure adequate auditing files; conducting competitive sourcing events as required under direction and guidance of managers; helping clients to interpret and understand the University’s purchasing policies and procedures and BPS Procurement Directive requirements; building and maintaining ongoing effective working relationships with clients; identifying non-compliance issues and developing resolutions, leading, advising, assisting and training various team members on processes and procedures.

Other duties include: identifying purchasing opportunities to collaborate with other BPS organizations, researching and investigating various supply options and marketing information and other assignments as required.

**Requirements**:
Two year community college in a related field and a minimum of three years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in purchasing or supply chain management in a large complex public institute preferred. Technical skills required include: computer software (proficient with Microsoft Office Suite) skills, and demonstrated knowledge of larger ERP systems, preferably Oracle Purchasing. Additional requirements include: demonstrated understanding of purchasing, sourcing and contract management principals, best practices and techniques; knowledge of business ethics and financial principals and laws of contracting and tendering; strong ability to effectively assess, analyze and summarize business cases in a complex environment; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment; exceptional customer service skills; demonstrated ability to multi-task; demonstrated problem solving, organization and planning skills; and a high degree of motivation and drive. Certifications in or working towards the following certifications would be considered an asset: CSCMP, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM or other equivalent designations in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10020018
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 6
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

Posting Date: 10/11/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024


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