Purchasing Agent

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel.

**Why Innisfil?**

We focus on helping our employees effect change with nimble decision making, taking risks, learning from our mistakes and through professional development. Allowing our employees the freedom to propose, test and pilot creative solutions has led to Innisfil being the first community in the world to develop a public transit system powered by UBER, and the second to accept cryptocurrency for property tax payments.

**Why You?**

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking procurement professional who wants to make a lasting impact on our progressive organization and rapidly-growing community The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the centralized procurement activities and purchasing cycle within the Town and our ‘One Town, One Team’ partner organizations, ensuring processes are conducted in an open, fair and transparent manner compliant to the purchasing by-law, purchasing procedures and protocols and applicable government trade agreements.

Directly in line with our Community Strategic Plan: Innovative Innisfil 2030, you will take a “Future Next” approach in developing and maintaining the master corporate procurement workplan through ongoing consultation with service area leaders and in collaboration with the Supervisor of Purchasing.

You will also be responsible for:

- Liaising with service areas to identify their procurement needs and determining the most appropriate method of procurement.
- Conducting complex procurements that may include the use of alternative project delivery methodologies, negotiations, limited tendering, specialized conditions, and complex and/or custom agreements.
- Facilitating the procurement award process and overseeing compliance to the contract terms/conditions, seeking remedy when non-compliant.
- Conducting and managing complete competitive bidding activities electronically through the Town’s bidding system and records management software.
- Leading the evaluation process, based upon the pre-determined evaluation methods and in accordance with purchasing procedures and protocols.
- Job Requirements- Community College diploma or University degree in business, specializing in purchasing or related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated progressive experience in a purchasing function in a public sector environment, with municipal purchasing experience preferred. Private sector experience may be considered.
- Professional designation from a recognized professional procurement association, such as the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation (preferred), Certified Professional Public Officer (CPPO) or Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.
- Thorough knowledge and experience of purchasing practices and procedures including those outlined in the Municipal Act, government procurement trade treaties (CFTA, CETA, etc.), and other legislation governing procurement and related (ex: Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.C.30).
- A Valid Class G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to use for corporate business.
- Availability to attend evening meetings or other events, if necessary, and availability to work overtime if/when required.

Closing date is **January 2, 2023**.