Junior Buyer

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

**Posting Number**:005039

**Job Title**: Regular Full-Time Junior Buyer

**City**: Oshawa **Province**:Ontario

**Employment Group**:CUPE 251 **Wage Rate**:06, $34.21 - $37.99 **Standard **Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:36.25 **Shift Work Required**:No

**Posting End Date**:2024/10/21 by 4:30pm

Reporting to the Supervisor, Procurement, the Junior Buyer is responsible to support, assist and perform the buying function; disposal of surplus goods; and provide support to Purchasing Services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performing the buying function as assigned including creating, editing, completing, issuing, informal and formal request for quotations, request for tenders, and request for proposals; evaluating bids for compliance, recommending contract award and preparing contract award reports; responding, investigating and acting on complaints, adjustments, and questions; and collecting information and maintaining relevant database.
- Creating, updating and maintaining PeopleSoft Purchasing Items & Contracts; reviewing and processing PeopleSoft requisitions to create Purchase Orders with the Suppliers; assisting staff with purchasing related software including training & problem solving; and working with Suppliers, Accounts Payable and City staff to resolve issues and resolve discrepancies with purchase orders & invoices.
- Preparing and posting bid opportunities on the City website ensuring mandatory time constraint and accessibility requirements are met; ensuring Accessible documents within City guidelines of all Bid Postings; and assisting potential Suppliers with information on submitting a valid bid.
- Providing administrative and clerical support as required.

**Requirements**:

- Knowledge and skills generally associated with the completion of a two (2) year college diploma preferably in purchasing, materials management or business administration, along with two (2) years of experience in a purchasing role/environment or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Enrolled in or have completed either the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from Supply Chain Canada; Certified Supply Chain Leader from National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders; or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation from Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) and has completed a minimum of two (2) purchasing related courses towards designation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with all levels of staff, Elected Officials and the general public.
- Ability to work independently, quickly and competently with frequent interruptions in a multi-task environment and ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
- Possesses a keen sense for accuracy and good attention to detail.

This position is eligible for hybrid work.
- The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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