Procurement Coordinator

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Commander of Business Management Bureau are seeking a qualified member to work within the Procurement Services Section to provide services and support pertaining to procurement and contract management to internal clients. To design and oversee the internal procurement process within the OPP to ensure compliance and controllership in accordance with the OPS Procurement Directive. To monitor and advise clients on procurement contracts, monitor contract financial data, administer and track contract records and budget expenditure activities, and prepare reports for management and Solicitor General. To ensure continuity of operations based on contract terms, such as monitoring when contract renewals are required and to oversee the approval process. About Us: Business Management Bureau (BMB) holds itself accountable to providing high quality service to our clients and stakeholders while managing critical business functions for the organization. BMB impacts every aspect of the OPP's operations. BMB considers the factors of timeliness, competence, extra mile, fairness, and outcome, when measuring the quality of our service delivery. The Procurement Services Section provides centralized procurement services to procure goods and services for the OPP in accordance with applicable procurement principles, directives and best practices. We are committed to demonstrating inclusive behaviours and a difference-making mindset adhering to the OPP values, which promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by: - Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR. - Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS. - Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: To provide services and support pertaining to procurement and contract management to internal clients. To design and oversee the internal procurement process within the OPP to ensure compliance and controllership in accordance with the OPS Procurement Directive. To monitor and advise clients on procurement contracts, monitor contract financial data, administer and track contract records and budget expenditure activities, and prepare reports for management and Solicitor General. To ensure continuity of operations based on contract terms, such as monitoring when contract renewals are required and to oversee the approval process. Note: this competition will be used to fill one permanent vacancy and one five (5) month temporary assignment. There is a possibility of extension for the temporary assignment. There are no relocation expenses for the temporary assignment. **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**: Knowledge of supply and contract management principles and practices; OPS procurement policies, directives, guidelines and procedures; and relevant vendors of records, to provide advice and interpretation to client managers and staff on the procurement process, including supply options, and developing RFB's and contracts. Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures to ensure budget funds for procurement and to monitor/track contract budgets and ensure business needs are met. Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to provide advice and information to client managers and staff, respond to their questions, and promote a fair and transparent procurement process; to update management on the status of procurement projects; to convey requirements to vendors; and to participate on committees and project teams. Ability to guide clients on the documentation of materials and ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of information, ensuring compliance with directives. **Additional Information**: At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: **COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario**, including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will