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Ad Title:
Location: Pickering, ON
Post Date: 09/06/23
State: ON
Website: visit our website...
Description:
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
MPAC is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We are taking important steps towards ensuring that all voices are respected, valued and being heard. MPAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where employees can bring their full, unique and authentic selves and are inspired to do their best work.
What makes you great for this role?
You are able to oversee all vendor management activities and manage tactical and strategic centralized procurement processes and strategies for the corporation in compliance with all applicable policies and directives.
We have:
- A team of highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative staff
- Leadership that supports you
- An enterprise that embraces change
- A work environment that has flexible work locations (including remote), hours of work and overall employee wellness support
- A completed University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or related field
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement/purchasing management with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity
- Thorough knowledge in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, contract and supplier management specific to contract law, competitive bidding processes, and applicable tax legislation
- Management skills to provide leadership and direction to staff and work cooperatively with all levels in the organization
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills (both strategic and tactical) to establish performance measurements, controls, evaluate risks, evaluate tenders, contracts, business needs, develop supply chain models, and resolve day-to-day operational issues
- Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) designation(s) - Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or Supply Chain Management Association of Ontario (SCMAO) / Supply Chain Canada (SCC) designation(s) - Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) / Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or approved equivalent professional purchasing or procurement specific designation
What you will do:
- Oversee compliance with established MPAC purchasing policies and procedures, and applicable legislation
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams including the analysis of emerging technologies, supplier capability analysis, supplier relationship management, long-term sourcing demand models, vendors of records etc.
- Lead and contribute to negotiations and strategy development of procurement processes
- Establish procurement policies, processes, procedures and systems in alignment with corporate objectives and cost-efficient strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and related internal policies
- Initiate and implement process improvement and productivity measures
- Oversee the preparation of quotations, tenders, RFI’s/RFP’s, while establishing evaluation matrix and criteria
- Evaluate proposals, conduct supplier negotiations and debrief unsuccessful suppliers with the engagement of an effective evaluation committee
- Manage the tendering/competitive bidding process
- Oversee all contracting activities to ensure that MPAC’s organizational requirements are met, with consistency, fairness and transparency
- Establish vendor of records and build strong vendor relationships to optimize value
- Build relationships and broaden network with other procurement agents (provincial and/or municipal) to gain efficiency of scale, and lever cost-saving procurement opportunities
- Develop a procurement planning and reporting framework
- Establish and maintain overall procurement reporting metrics
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Ad Title:
Location: Town of Caledon
Post Date: 09/11/23
State: ON
Description:
please see attached job description for details
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Post Date: 09/13/23
City: Toronto
State: ON
Email: Application.Submission@tdsb.on.ca
Description:
Two (2) permanent, full-time positions – Toronto, ON
If you’re conversant with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive and comfortable liaising with staff, clients and vendors at all levels, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) as part of the Purchasing Administration team.
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, and demonstrating your knowledge of the full procurement process, you will manage the procurement aspect of assigned commodities on behalf of Purchasing & Distribution Services. As a Contract Specialist, you will be involved in developing and managing the standardization of goods and services through the assistance of customer committees, developing bid solicitations (e.g. tenders, proposals, supplier qualifications, etc.), recommending contract awards and handling post-award contract management.
PRIMARY DUTIES
More specifically, as a Contract Specialist, you will:
- Prepare and issue documents for competitive tenders, proposals, and quotations;
- Establish customer committees, where appropriate, to participate in the Request for Proposal/Tender process;
- Provide advice and guidance to all departments on purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with public procurement requirements;
- Prepare qualitative and quantitative reviews of bids, including summary, analysis, reference checks, and product evaluation;
- Make recommendations for contract award;
- Implement contracts, including contract preparation and related documentation, debriefing interviews, and vendor orientation;
- Ensure on-going contract administration for the term of the contract, including contacting suppliers regarding tax inquiries, status reports, service calls, back orders, etc.;
- Perform periodic reviews of samples and company performance, conferring with vendors on discrepancies in shipments, substitution and other pertinent inquiries to ensure proper delivery;
- Prepare purchasing-related correspondence and reports;
- Respond to telephone, written and direct inquiries from the public, suppliers and customers;
- Attend meetings – internal and external to Purchasing & Distribution Services – with staff, customers and suppliers;
- Provide guidance to junior staff;
- Participate in training and presentations for staff and customers;
- Plan and research to develop technical specifications and requirements;
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, other agencies, etc.;
- Investigate new sources and products, interview sales representatives and evaluate new products;
- Identify and assess risks associated with procurements to minimize/mitigate exposure to procurement litigation; and
- Perform other related duties, as assigned.
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Ad Title:
Location: Peterborough, ON
Post Date: 09/05/23
Contact: Sara Brockie
City: Peterborough
State: ON
Zip: K9J 7A1
Phone (W): 705-742-9773
Email: alg_staffing@kprdsb.ca
Description:
Peterborough, Ontario
invites applications for the position of
Junior Buyer
Start Date: TBD
Pay Band 7- $24.37 to $27.08
35 hours/week
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history.
All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.
As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the full-time position Junior Buyer.
The purpose of the Junior Buyer position is to provide support in Procurement and Central Services with lower dollar entry level procurement requests while adhering to Board procurement policy and regulations, applicable regulations and trade agreements and industry best practices. Ensuring the Board receives the best value for monies expended on goods, services and construction; The Junior Buyer will also support and be a member of various strategic project teams providing the team with logistical and purchasing coordination for efficient completion of the projects.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate competitive bid cycle for informal and formal quotations.
- Assists with the disposal of surplus furniture and equipment; throughre-distribution to other sites, arrange for warehousing and storage, arrange andcoordinate the sale through public auction, donation to non-profit, disposal through recycling and landfill with the salvage and sale of recycle materials, includes cleanup of decommissioned school and other site along with complete refreshes of school.
- Provide support to various Capital and other Strategic Projects; throughprocurement of required logistical services (moving, packing, storage and delivery) and purchase of all required furniture and equipment for the reachproject to provide efficient completion of projects; coordinate each project needs for logistics and procurement of goods and other services by participating as a member of the project team.
- Provide support as required with the sourcing of lower dollar purchases; byactively sourcing and obtaining quotation on the required goods or services and/or providing functional guidance to reach compliance with policy and regulations.
- Assist; Manager, Supervisor and Buyers in preparation, issuing and awarding of formal competitive bid requests.
- Requisition processing; for large dollar requests, special projects and contractual purposes, reviewing for proper approvals, financial budget allocations, compliance with policy.
- Assist with the elementary capital program for purchase of classroom furniture for Schools; by providing product information and pricing to schools and data entry of orders.
- Acts as department liaison and initial contact for Procurement and CentralServices Department; provides customer service and assistance expeditingpurchases; provides training and support for online requisitioning and other contracted systems as requested.
- Automated tendering system database maintenance; adding and deleting items for ordering with on-line financial/purchasing system.
- Assists with identifying opportunities for Vendors of Record for goods and services and for Standardization of these items; through compiling specifications, sourcing product, identifying opportunities through the analyzes of current usage and meeting with and arranging demonstrations/evaluations with end users.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Procurement and Central Services
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Ad Title:
Location: Town of Ajax
Post Date: 09/05/23
Website: visit our website...
Description:
Manager of Procurement:
Reporting to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, the Manager of Procurement is accountable for the overall leadership of the procurement function to the entire organization, ensuring that the development, implementation and administration of effective and efficient procurement strategies are done in a fair, open and transparent environment.
As a collaborative business partner and focused leader, the Manager of Procurement will elevate the profile of the procurement section, and will lead the Town in improving business outcomes through collaborative efforts with a corporate lens.
As an experienced leader, the Manager of Procurement will lead by example and inspire the procurement team to deliver optimal customer service and deliver on procurement work plans, while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, regulations and corporate policies and procedures.
Job Duties:
- Ensures clear, regular, transparent communication with staff and director;
- Responsible for updating and maintaining procurement by-law and associated policies;
- Fosters a team environment by role modeling leadership behaviors, empowering employees, building team capacity, and mandating respect for peers and customers;
- Trains, develops, and evaluates employees accountable to the manager; encourages a culture of ongoing learning, development, training and cross-training for procurement staff;
- Motivates and engages the procurement team in strategic efforts through mentoring, coaching, and team collaboration;
- Developing strong business partnerships with business stakeholders across the organization to ensure procurement services are meeting the needs of the business and plans are made for improvement;
- Advises Senior Management Team and/or Council in changes to public procurement processes through legislation/regulations;
- Develop and monitor vendor relationships, including sourcing new vendors/solutions, evaluation, audits, contract management and termination;
- Effectively manages special projects which require in-depth investigation and research, using strategic thinking in order to consider the impact of decisions
- Develops project objectives; methodology; and solutions for special projects that are often new and September 22, 2023unique
- Research, understand and implement industry best practices in all procurement area;
- Keeps abreast of best practices and trends, while continuously looking for process improvements such as automation, streamlining, removal of redundancy, etc.;
- Proactively assesses the need for change; always looking for new, innovative and improved approaches to service delivery;
- Strong focus on customer experience; sees the role as serving not just the corporation but also the public (online services, electronic documents, applications, etc.)
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Ad Title:
Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Procurement and Distribution Services, this position is responsible for supporting effective management of the Boards’ diverse and complex operating and capital procurements including the acquisition of all required goods and services in accordance with the Boards Procurement Policies and Procedures while ensuring that program practices are consistent with relevant legislation and regulations. The successful candidate will also be responsible for day-to-day management and supervision of the board's distribution and logistics processes, ensuring high levels of service and support to over 120 sites across the Region of Waterloo. This position may be involved in several client driven supply projects at once and is expected to act as a designated agent of the Waterloo Region District School Board (the board). Salary: $91,501 - $106,510 - under review
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Ad Title:
Location: City of Vaughan
Post Date: 09/29/23
Contact: City of Vaughan
City: Vaughan
State: ON
Zip: L6A 1T1
Email: humanresources@vaughan.ca
Website: visit our website...
Description:
Position Overview
The Procurement Contract Analyst monitors contractual milestones to ensure all requirements are met which includes, day to day operations of the Contract Management Module of Bids and Tender system including entering the data into the system by using the contract award information, uploading data as required, and ensuring information is up to date and accurate.
Manages, performs quality control, cleansing, and generates reports on active contracts and conducts price audits to ensure compliance to relevant contract pricing terms which includes preparation and/or development of reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information regarding contract management, contract performance, supplier performance, purchase history etc., for reporting to management, team members and the client department.
Creates, analyzes, and distributes specialized various monthly supplier performance reports, including other regular reports such as contract expiration status. Administers supplier creation and updates in the City’s ERP system, and maintains an updated log of suppliers.
Collaboratively works with the client departments, procurement staff and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve contract issues in a timely manner. Provides support to the Procurement Category Specialists and Procurement Analysts in describing analysis and best outcomes.
Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities. Assists in developing material and provide training to the users on Contract Performance procedures.
Responsible for leading and overseeing the P-Card (Purchasing Card) Program administration; including establishment, monitoring compliance and training.
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Ad Title:
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Post Date: 10/02/23
City: Toronto
State: ON
Zip: M5V 2W6
Website: visit our website...
Description:
Job Classification: Full Time
Department: Purchasing
A multi-award winning facility, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) has earned a solid reputation as North America’s leading Convention Centre, and has held over 18,000 events and hosted over 55 million guests since opening for business in October 1984. Covering over 2 million square feet, the MTCC is Canada’s largest convention facility, boasting seven exhibit halls, two large capacity ballrooms, and a beautiful 1,232 seat theatre among its many assets. It also houses 70 fully furnished meeting rooms, and 167,000 square feet of beautifully decorated pre-function spaces.
The MTCC is conveniently connected to Toronto’s Union Station railway and transit station through the Skywalk and is also accessible via the city’s underground PATH system.
MTCC is a Crown Corporation of the Province of Ontario and is proudly governed and led by an executive management team and an independent board of directors comprised of senior private sector business leaders. The mandate of the company is to position the Centre as a world-class destination, while helping to generate economic benefit to the community and at the same time remaining financially self-sufficient.
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre prides itself on its professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to making every event it hosts memorable for its customers and guests alike.
Job Description
A permanent position has become available for a Purchasing Administrator to assist the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Purchasing department.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the key responsibilities will include:
- Enter weekly price quotes for goods and services, including fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat and product specifications, and other relevant vendor information in our database; update and maintain a database of suppliers and products in Adaco.
- Create purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions in Adaco
- Follow up on deliveries and resolve issues with MTCC suppliers
- Mail room duties including handling of incoming and outgoing mail, including courier services
- Maintain and issue inventory of office supplies, including paper for printers and Administration kitchen supplies
- Follow up with MTCC department representatives, Storeroom, Receiving, and Food & Beverage team to ensure delivery requirements are met and report any issues to the Purchasing Manager
- Assist the Receiving as and when required follow up with MTCC departments and suppliers on issues
- Act as liaison between MTCC departments and external suppliers
- Keep record of Purchasing documentation, including invoices, purchase orders, project files and email communication.
- Assist the Purchasing Manager in supplier assessment and selection, and managing supplier contracts
- Establish and maintain a strong and professional relationship with suppliers for the most cost-effective and favourable services
- Implement strategies seen fit to reduce operational,capital and Food & Beverage costs
- Administrative assistance with competitive procurement process
- Assist Purchasing department with process improvement and developing/updating purchasing forms and instructions.
- Other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager
- One year of experience and knowledge of purchasing, supply chain and administration, preferably in hospitality and/or government environments
- A service-oriented professional attitude, active listening and learning, time management skills, critical thinking, analytical thinking, judgement and decision making
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
- Knowledge of Ungerboeck event management system, Adaco Inventory system and Biddingo is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritise work and multitask
- Successfully work as a team player in a multi-department organization
@lifeatmtcc
Interested applicants are asked to submit their application online no later than:
October 6, 2023
Please note: The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. During any stage of the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request accommodation.
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Ad Title:
Location: Barrie
Post Date: 09/28/23
City: Barrie
Email: HR.Recruitment@barrie.ca
Description:
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent applies best practices in assessing, recommending and undertaking procurement processes that meet client needs, while also ensuring processes are compliant with the Procurement By-Law, policies and procedures, and applicable regulations, legislation, and trade agreements. In addition to routine procurement processes, the Purchasing Agent also develops and executes complex and/or flexible (non-binding) procurement processes that may be unique and non-routine requiring significant critical thinking, judgment, and collaboration skills. The Purchasing Agent independently supports a client portfolio providing professional expertise and guidance including strategic procurement planning, risk assessment, procurement framework selection, preparation of bid documents (including review of specifications and agreement), management of bid process in a fully electronic bidding environment, negotiation and contract formation. The Purchasing Agent provides advisory support for operational activities related to the Procurement By-law, policies, procedures and protocols, including contract issues and conflict resolution.
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Ad Title:
Location: Waterloo/Hybrid
Post Date: 09/21/23
Contact: Jason Wilhelm
City: Waterloo
State: ON
Zip: N2J 4A8
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Description:
The City of Waterloo is looking to hire a Senior Procurement Specialist for up to one year on a temporary, full time basis. Please see the attached job posting for the details.
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Location: Oakville, Ontario
Post Date: 09/19/23
City: Oakville
State: ON
Zip: L6M 3H8
Phone (W): 9058254747
Email: civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca
Website: visit our website...
Description:
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
The Corporate Services team is looking for a new Senior Purchasing Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting the needs of our Service. This is your opportunity to join a team committed to continued leadership in community safety, contribute to the community in a meaningful way and drive continuous improvement in our growing and progressive organization.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
The Senior Purchasing Analyst will aid the Service in the acquisition of approved goods and services in compliance with Police Services Board’s purchasing by-law, procedures and/or policies. This is a rewarding position for an ambitious candidate with excellent results orientated, problem solving and analytical skills.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Works with Budget Managers to acquire goods and services. Conducts market research, develops specifications, obtains competitive pricing, analyzes bids and recommends awards.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for savings, best value and improved services.
- Requests informal quotations for goods or services up to $35,000. Coordinates formal bid solicitations exceeding $100,000 (unlimited) from issuance to award. Analyzes and recommends contract awards.
- Ensures procurements are compliant with by-law, are authorized by the appropriate Budget authority and that the authorization is within their approved limits.
- Completes and submits Acquisitions Report Forms to obtain authorizations, contract extension requests and/or single source acquisitions. Maintains Acquisition Report Tracking system.
- Communicates acquisition information to vendor/supplier, negotiates prices and monitors performance.
- Provides contract administration for service contracts to ensure timely renewals, extensions and funding. Monitors contract expenditures and performance of contractors. Resolves issues and escalates deficiencies as required. Maintains Contracts Agreement Tracking system.
- Generates contracts, purchase orders and reports through the SAP Inventory Management System (SAP).
- Sends contracts and purchase orders to external and internal clients.
- Generates release orders and process goods receipts for services rendered in accordance with the contract. Resolves invoice or purchase order discrepancies.
- Coordinates import of goods to ensure compliance with customs and brokerage regulations.
- Maintains records on outstanding goods, pricing issues, etc. Ensures purchasing documents are maintained in accordance with Record Retention By-Law and all proprietary confidentiality requirements.
- Processes security clearances for contractors and ensures compliance with requirements.
- Monitors requirements for WSIB and Insurance Certificates.
- Discusses and coordinates multi-agency purchasing contracts with the Police Cooperative Purchasing Group (PCPG) and as the lead buyer for the Halton Cooperative Purchasing Group (HCPG).
- Other related duties as assigned.
What you will Bring to the Role:
- You will have a good understanding of public procurement, trade agreements and purchasing by-law, contract formation with respect to terms and conditions, and specification development and competitive bidding processes.
- You will have proven ability to perform purchasing duties within the Public Procurement Code of Ethics established through the Ontario Public Buyers Association and/or the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
- You have demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment using project planning principles in the purchasing processes.
- You will have excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel). An understanding of SAP will be preferred.
- You have the ability to take others’ perspectives into account when communicating, negotiating or presenting arguments and can facilitate open communication and information exchange.
- You will assess information quickly and accurately (i.e. high level of analytical and attention to detail skills with respect to review of tender documents). Formulates innovative solutions or resolves problems by developing new concepts, models, frameworks or approaches to meet business objectives
- You will assume personal responsibility and follows up on commitments.
- You can establish and maintain positive internal working relationships.
- You can think diversely and “outside the box” to try new strategies that may differ from established approaches to policing. Provides service in a professional, sincere and respectful manner (e.g. maintains high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion responding to inquiries).
- You have excellent customer service skills by providing information and/or assistance beyond the needs expressed or expected by the customer and can use experience and knowledge to provide additional, value-added service for the customer, or to improve the customer's situation in some way.
- You can facilitate the art of sharing of information relevant to changes in legislation, policies and procedures. Monitors current trends in legislation and policy to optimize organizational processes.
Education, Certifications and Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a community college diploma in Business Administration or other related disciplines (i.e. purchasing, supply chain management or public procurement). A Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification would be considered an asset.
Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills: The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience in the field of procurement (purchasing) experience who is well versed in developing and coordinating the formation, review and evaluation of bid solicitations. In addition, they are highly skilled in the analysis and related processes of formal tender documents, demonstrated analytical skills through procurement experience. A candidate having previous experience in public procurement will be a strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer:
We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.). This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.
Salary Range: $75,212.00 – 82,648.00
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:
Please apply on line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Human Resource Services, quoting Competition #04-C-23 by September 25, 2023. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.
Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.
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Ad Title:
Location: Oakville, Ontario
Post Date: 09/19/23
City: Oakville
State: ON
Zip: L6M 3H8
Phone (W): 9058254777
Website: visit our website...
Description:
The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:
The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.
The Corporate Services team is looking for a new Senior Purchasing Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting the needs of our Service. This is your opportunity to join a team committed to continued leadership in community safety, contribute to the community in a meaningful way and drive continuous improvement in our growing and progressive organization.
About the Role – How you will Contribute to the Service:
The Senior Purchasing Analyst will aid the Service in the acquisition of approved goods and services in compliance with Police Services Board’s purchasing by-law, procedures and/or policies. This is a rewarding position for an ambitious candidate with excellent results orientated, problem solving and analytical skills.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Works with Budget Managers to acquire goods and services. Conducts market research, develops specifications, obtains competitive pricing, analyzes bids and recommends awards.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for savings, best value and improved services.
- Requests informal quotations for goods or services up to $35,000. Coordinates formal bid solicitations exceeding $100,000 (unlimited) from issuance to award. Analyzes and recommends contract awards.
- Ensures procurements are compliant with by-law, are authorized by the appropriate Budget authority and that the authorization is within their approved limits.
- Completes and submits Acquisitions Report Forms to obtain authorizations, contract extension requests and/or single source acquisitions. Maintains Acquisition Report Tracking system.
- Communicates acquisition information to vendor/supplier, negotiates prices and monitors performance.
- Provides contract administration for service contracts to ensure timely renewals, extensions and funding. Monitors contract expenditures and performance of contractors. Resolves issues and escalates deficiencies as required. Maintains Contracts Agreement Tracking system.
- Generates contracts, purchase orders and reports through the SAP Inventory Management System (SAP).
- Sends contracts and purchase orders to external and internal clients.
- Generates release orders and process goods receipts for services rendered in accordance with the contract. Resolves invoice or purchase order discrepancies.
- Coordinates import of goods to ensure compliance with customs and brokerage regulations.
- Maintains records on outstanding goods, pricing issues, etc. Ensures purchasing documents are maintained in accordance with Record Retention By-Law and all proprietary confidentiality requirements.
- Processes security clearances for contractors and ensures compliance with requirements.
- Monitors requirements for WSIB and Insurance Certificates.
- Discusses and coordinates multi-agency purchasing contracts with the Police Cooperative Purchasing Group (PCPG) and as the lead buyer for the Halton Cooperative Purchasing Group (HCPG).
- Other related duties as assigned.
What you will Bring to the Role:
- You will have a good understanding of public procurement, trade agreements and purchasing by-law, contract formation with respect to terms and conditions, and specification development and competitive bidding processes.
- You will have proven ability to perform purchasing duties within the Public Procurement Code of Ethics established through the Ontario Public Buyers Association and/or the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
- You have demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment using project planning principles in the purchasing processes.
- You will have excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel). An understanding of SAP will be preferred.
- You have the ability to take others’ perspectives into account when communicating, negotiating or presenting arguments and can facilitate open communication and information exchange.
- You will assess information quickly and accurately (i.e. high level of analytical and attention to detail skills with respect to review of tender documents). Formulates innovative solutions or resolves problems by developing new concepts, models, frameworks or approaches to meet business objectives
- You will assume personal responsibility and follows up on commitments.
- You can establish and maintain positive internal working relationships.
- You can think diversely and “outside the box” to try new strategies that may differ from established approaches to policing. Provides service in a professional, sincere and respectful manner (e.g. maintains high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion responding to inquiries).
- You have excellent customer service skills by providing information and/or assistance beyond the needs expressed or expected by the customer and can use experience and knowledge to provide additional, value-added service for the customer, or to improve the customer's situation in some way.
- You can facilitate the art of sharing of information relevant to changes in legislation, policies and procedures. Monitors current trends in legislation and policy to optimize organizational processes.
Education, Certifications and Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a community college diploma in Business Administration or other related disciplines (i.e. purchasing, supply chain management or public procurement). A Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification would be considered an asset.
Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills: The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience in the field of procurement (purchasing) experience who is well versed in developing and coordinating the formation, review and evaluation of bid solicitations. In addition, they are highly skilled in the analysis and related processes of formal tender documents, demonstrated analytical skills through procurement experience. A candidate having previous experience in public procurement will be a strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen.
What We Offer:
We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes but is not limited to comprehensive healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities, paid leave, onsite fitness opportunities, access to wellness resources and participation in a defined benefit pension plan – Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S.). This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.
Salary Range: $75,212.00 – 82,648.00
How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:
Please apply on line with a resume and a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service. This should be forwarded in confidence to our Staffing Advisor, Human Resource Services, quoting Competition #04-C-23 by September 25, 2023. All applications must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy.
Please Note: The Halton Regional Police Service and HRPA are working on modernizing the job evaluation program. Once the program has been established, all civilian positions, including this position, will be evaluated under the new job evaluation program which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.
The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.
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Ad Title:
Location: Belleville, ON
Post Date: 09/25/23
Contact: Danielle Willis
City: Belleville
State: ON
Zip: K8N 3L3
Phone (W): 6139661170
Email: dwillis@hpedsb.on.ca
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Description:
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 39 in-person schools (32 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.
The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.
The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses, or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!
We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.
Salary: $23.65 to $30.01 per hour (compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS pension plan, competitive vacation and sick leave, summer hours, hybrid work opportunities, and maternity/parental leave top-up)
Responsibilities: Reporting to the supervisor, the procurement specialist will possess a solid understanding of supply chain activities, lead various methods of competitive procurement and process procurement transactions in a manner that respects key timelines while ensuring accuracy, mitigating risk and compliance with Board procedures and Broader Public Sector (BPS) directives. This position provides direction on procurement queries from all stakeholders such as vendors, schools, departments, community partners, general public, professional associations and Trustees.
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples,
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin,
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities,
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.
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Ad Title:
Location: Toronto
Post Date: 09/11/23
Contact: Human Resources
City: Toronto
State: ON
Zip: M2J 4P8
Email: hr@oecm.ca
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Description:
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Supplier Relationship Manager, the Contract Analyst works closely with the Supplier Relationship Management team to effectively manage supplier contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform various analysis for assigned agreements, including:
- Price audits
- Price verification
- Price trends
- Identify core/non-core list
- CRF verification
- Price Refresh analysis
- Price comparison analysis as requested by customers
- Identify and track missing reports from Suppliers
- Spend
- CSA
- QQ / 2nd Stage
- CRF
- KPIs
- Present findings, insights, and analysis to the SRM Category Managers/Contract Leads/Contract Specialists
- Create performance scorecard templates and provide ongoing updates of scorecards for assigned agreements.
- Manage supplier performance i.e., through analysis and review of KPIs/SLAs for assigned agreements
- Develop saving methodologies for assigned agreements
- Prepare materials (e.g., agreement status data) required for Business Reviews with Suppliers for their assigned agreements and take meeting minutes in Business Review Meetings as required
- Collect and provide spend and other required data for retender agreements
- Provide support on the Supplier Recognition Program - obtain the data and complete evaluation for assigned agreements
- Review and validate forecast information from supplier submissions, summarize the recommended forecast to be presented to the Director of SRM
- Second Stage Selection Quotes – facilitate for assigned agreements and track on SS tracker
- Other projects and activities, as assigned
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