Contract Specialist

7 days ago


Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

Contract Specialist - Purchasing and Administrative Services Division

(Technical and Resource Support E)

**Department**: Purchasing

**Position Type**: Permanent

**Hours**: 7 hours per day

**Salary**: $45.02/hour

+extensive benefits and municipal pension

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems.

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y? ?m (Musqueam), S?wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).?We embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and learning and work to expand Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum and within our 107 schools and programs, where more than 50,000 students learn and grow.

**In this role you will**:
Define, establish and implement systems and project control procedures

Oversee the tendering process, monitor and control administration of complex, high risk and high value type contracts including construction related projects

Prepare specifications and contract wording for written competitive procurements, analyze and recommend best value

Resolve unsuccessful vendor disputes and Department/Vendor issues

Analyze and determine the correct procurement method for complex commodities (e.g.: RPF, RFT, ITQ, RFQ, RFEI, RFI)

Provide direction and training to other Buyers for tendering activities

Oversee the departmental tendering schedule

Research and provide forecast information and report as required

Maintain contract files and monitor contract cost performance

Keep up to date on market conditions, price trends, and bring unusual matters or developing price trends to the attention of supervisors with support analysis and recommendations

Plan, assign and supervise the work of a small group of subordinate staff in a team environment

Provide training to all ERP system users as needed

Provide technical and resource support to Division

Perform other duties within the band as assigned

**Qualifications**:
Completion of Grade 12 plus the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation by the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) of Canada or a similar supply chain designation from a recognized educational institution and a minimum of six years of experience in supply chain that includes detailed contract development and assembly or a combination of related education and experience

Experience in core public sector and construction related procurement preferred

Required experience in; assembling, issuing and awarding competitive procurements, report writing and contract negotiation and preparation

Proficiency in ERP system and Microsoft Word and Excel

Must be able to pass the written assessment

Cover letter

Resume

Contact information for three professional references from direct supervisors

The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.
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