**THE ROLE**
**Procurement Advisor**

This is a permanent full-time role at the County, with an annual compensation range of $70,689 - $86,013.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
As the Purchasing Coordinator you will provide strategic direction and

support for diverse procurement initiatives and activities aligned with

approved corporate projects and Council budgets.

You will focus on addressing procurement related risk mitigation to achieve

optimal value through an open, fair, and transparent process. While

ensuring strict adherence to relevant policies procedures, legislation, and

trade agreements.

**THE PERKS**
- Hybrid Work Options
- EFAP Program
- Employee Recognition
- Wellness Programs
- Safe & Friendly Work

Culture
- Professional Development
- Defined Benefit Pension
- Health Benefits

**THE COUNTY**
Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a

dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering

exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on

excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to

work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the

door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health

and wellness of our employees, their families, and the

communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off

philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our

staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

**THE NEXT STEPS**

This posting closes on April 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Visit our careers page for more opportunities.
- Community College

Diploma/ Equivalent
- Completion or in the process

of Principles of Public

Purchasing Certificate
- Minimum 2 years of current

related experience.
- Critical Thinking
- Reasoning
- Cognitive Flexibility

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Procurement Advisor, Legal & Support Services**

POSTING #: NU-2024-01 (Repost)

POSTING PERIOD: April 8-26, 2024

Employer Group: Non
- Union

Reporting To: Manager, Legal & Support Services

Grade: 8

Wage Range Annually: $70,689 - $86,013 (March 2024)

Position Status: Permanent Full
- Time

Hours Worked Per Week: 35

Location: Haldimand County Administration Building

**CORE COMPENTENCIES**:
Critical Thinking| Reasoning | Cognitive Flexibility | Project Management | Collaborative Skills

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Offers strategic guidance and mechanisms of support on various procurement initiatives and activities that align

with corporate-approved projects and Council-approved budgets. The focus is on addressing procurement related

risk mitigation, obtaining best value in an open, fair and transparent manner, while ensuring adherence to

applicable policies, procedures, legislation and trade agreements.

**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**_ _

Education
- Community College Diploma relative to the area of responsibility, completed within more than two academic

years, plus Completion of or progression toward completing one of the following:

- Ontario Public Buyers Association “Principles of Public Purchasing” Certificate with courses or training in

Project Management.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:

- Municipal Law Courses (i.e., Contracts or Torts)
- Education with a focus on business, finance, risk management, or procurement

Experience
- Over 2 years and including 3 years of current related experience.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:

- Work experience in a public purchasing environment and experience with trade agreements and
procurement legislation.

Knowledge/Skills
- Good understanding of municipal government, its operations and services.
- Firm understanding of functions carried out by the Corporation, as well as the relationship of municipal

structure and functions of other government agencies.
- Knowledge of legislation and trade treaty agreements surrounding public procurement and contract

management.
- Solid understanding of and experience in risk management approaches relative to purchasing.
- Negotiation skills to deal with vendors and contractors.
- Qualities of persistence, tact and persuasiveness to deal with internal and external contacts.
- A Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, motivate, provide training, using

flexible communication styles and to ensure suitable agreement, so decisions are reached.
- Demonstrated initiative, and ability to make decisions involving broadly defined work, affecting major

functions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently referring only major problems to supervisor/ managers.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular work with confidential

information.
- Proven ability to make responsible purchases.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills involving regular ingenuity, and development of complex,

new, and improved methods, procedures, systems, etc.
- Demonstrat