Buyer - Financial Services Division

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49299**

Not only can you borrow with Edmonton Public Library (EPL), now you can also buy EPL is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain Team. We offer competitive compensation, an excellent pension and benefits plan, and an earned day off program. The Library is a great place to take your career

As a member of our core operations team, you will provide professional advice and support to EPL customers in procuring goods and services and performing related contract execution and supply management functions. This role will involve full cycle procurement and vendor relations with a focus on EPL teams and events, IT purchases, Facilities portfolio and Marketing requirements, our buys are as varied as our libraries.

Taking the buys from start to finish from initiation of request to award, you will determine contract requirements and develop agreements, execute contracts, monitor contract performance, resolve disputes, and close out contracts. A key function of this role is to maintain strong vendor relations and communication to ensure that the terms and conditions of contracts are being satisfied. Your multi-tasking abilities combined with your excellent organizational skills are vital in this role.

**Qualifications**:

- Working towards a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation is an asset.
- A minimum of three years of related purchasing experience, including experience in a corporate centralized purchasing environment and contracting.
- Experience in public sector procurement and trade laws is an asset.
- Experience using SAP ECC, ARIBA and HANA is preferred.

Note: Equivalencies may be considered.

**What do you need to bring to this position?**
- Strong working knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, tender and contract law, and trade agreements as well as various procurement strategies.
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to understand the needs of the client.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated experience in working with vendors.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ERP computer systems.

**Note**:Satisfactory background screening is required for this position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.
**Who we are**:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.
**Pay Band**:
$33.31 to $42.52 per hour*
- Approximately $60,857 to $77,684 per annum based on a 35 hour work week.

**Classification Title**: Professional Services 2

**Posting Date**: Mar 22, 2024

**Closing Date**: Mar 31, 2024, 11:59:00 PM (MST)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 2 - Temporary Full-time

**Union**: CSU 52

**Department**: Edmonton Public Library

**Work Location(s)**: Stanley Milner Library, 5th Floor, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2V4



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