Procurement Lead
4 weeks ago
As a Procurement Lead in The Parkland School Division, you will be part of enacting our vision, mission and foundational statements.
**Vision**
Our students possess the confidence, resilience, insight and skills required to thrive in, and positively impact, the world.
**Mission**
We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success.
The Parkland School Division currently has a Regular Full-time (1.0 FTE) Procurement Lead position available at Centre for Education in Stony Plain, Alberta.
This position is responsible for leading the strategic procurement of medium to high dollar services, information technology and other assigned portfolio items through contracting where the value, risk and complexity often require multiple bids. The Procurement Lead, in collaboration with the purchasing coordinator, will be responsible for contracting and will contribute to developing vendor management policies and practices as well as their execution.
The Procurement department provides progressive and proactive procurement services to help schools and departments procure the supplies, services and equipment needed to educate students while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, legislation and contract law. The Procurement Lead delivers procurement services that add value to Parkland School Division and that enable the achievement of business objectives while demonstrating excellence, fairness, integrity, openness and transparency in all aspects of their work.
**Typical Duties**:
- Provide leadership to the procurement team and the organization in all procurement and contract activities.
- Manage procurement delivery, stakeholder relationships, and contract and vendor management.
- Negotiate and review contracts on behalf of the organization.
- Improve the organization’s procurement activities through the development of processes, procedures and training.
- Lead procurement projects including RFI & RFP processes, vendor selection and negotiations, contracting as well as ongoing vendor management and compliance.
- Problem solving of complex situations and influence change management.
- Develop strong business relationships and collaborate with these individuals.
- Communicate with all levels within the organization regarding procurement.
- Provide planning, organizational and analytical skills as part of consultations.
- Provide input and recommendations to management.
**Knowledge and Skills**:
- Professional designation such as SCMP through Supply Chain Canada is **required **.
- Diploma or degree in a business-related discipline such as Economics or Finance is an asset.
- Currently in a senior level position for minimum of five years.
- Ten years of progressively responsible experience in public/not for profit procurement in an organization of similar size, complexity and diversity. Including RFx development, competitive bidding, negotiating, contract drafting, contract review and vendor management.
- A self-starter with courteous and professional demeanor and ability to maintain a positive organization image.
- An analytical and strategic thinker who brings forward innovative ideas and process improvements.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication, listening and presentation skills.
- Experience in building strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
- Experience with Canadian contract law and contract negotiations.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office suite and other work-related software.
- Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems.
- Efficient organization and time-management skills in order to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week (Monday - Friday)
Salary Range: $72, 000 - $89, 000 per annum
This position is a regular, 12-month, out of scope, and part of the Non-Union Group (NUG) of employees.
**This position requires a current clean criminal record check and child intervention record check***
**ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.***
Phone: 1-877-900-5627
Hours: 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
**Posted On**
April 11, 2023
**Closing Date & Time**
Ongoing
**Openings**
1
**Job Type**
Full Time
**Job Category**
ECE, EA and Support Staff
**Job Open To**
Management & Professionals
**Location**
Stony Plain
**Salary**
$72, 000 - $89, 000
**Employment Start Date**
Start Immediately
**Mandatory Document**
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Certificates & Diplomas
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