Purchasing and Procurement Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT VPCH
Incorporated in 1974, Victoria Park Community Homes is one of the oldest and largest private non-profit housing corporations in the Province of Ontario. Our portfolio that we own and manage has grown to over 3,122 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes located across Southern Ontario.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Victoria Park Community Homes is built on a strong foundation of teamwork, collaboration and entrepreneurship. It is this foundation that attracts and retains our passionate, dedicated workforce and fuels our competitive spirit and desire to be the affordable housing provider and manager of choice in the communities that we serve.
We have an immediate opening for a full time, permanent, PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY:
The purchasing and procurement specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.
SALARY AND TOTAL REWARDS:
Starting Salary Range: $71,025 - $79,903
What’s in it for you:
At Victoria Park Community Homes, we value you, your contributions, and your commitment. As part of our competitive salary and compensation package, we offer a full range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services and EFAP
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with up to 6% contribution matching
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start, and additional paid time off
- Employee tuition and membership fees assistance
And more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with internal project teams to align purchasing strategies with overall business goals and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers to ensure they meet the company's quality and cost standards.
- Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
- Maintain tracking system to confirm orders are in accordance with planned schedule of completion.
- Works with PMs on Open PO commitments to ensure they are updated and closed when work is complete
- Assist with the finance reconciliations of capital expenditures.
- Maintains SharePoint library of invoices and Purchase Orders for VPCON
- Prepare reports about purchasing as required by Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Performs back-up duties for the Accounts Payable Administrator when required.
- Analyzing costs and seeking opportunities for savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
- Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post secondary education in business administration, supply chain management, or similar field required.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
- CPM or APICS certification preferred.
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems such as Yardi Voyageur.
- Team player with strong organizational skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Be bondable and be prepared to execute a Bondability Affidavit.
- Position is based at the Head Office located at 155 Queen Street North, Hamilton, with the possibility of a hybrid work options available.
- Regular hours of employment are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with some possibility of work required outside of regular hours.
- Regular travel throughout service regions, may be required.
- Considerable time in front of a computer screen, may be required.
- Successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory police background check.
Apply Now!
For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.vpch.com.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday, February 20th***, at 4pm***.
Victoria Park Community Homes will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants in employment opportunities with Victoria Park Community Homes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls or placement agencies, thank you.
About Victoria Park Community Homes
Victoria Park Community Homes is a private non profit corporation with a dedicated team of Board volunteers and staff committed to strengthening individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities by providing stable quality affordable homes.
Purchasing and Procurement Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT VPCH
Incorporated in 1974, Victoria Park Community Homes is one of the oldest and largest private non-profit housing corporations in the Province of Ontario. Our portfolio that we own and manage has grown to over 3,122 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes located across Southern Ontario.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Victoria Park Community Homes is built on a strong foundation of teamwork, collaboration and entrepreneurship. It is this foundation that attracts and retains our passionate, dedicated workforce and fuels our competitive spirit and desire to be the affordable housing provider and manager of choice in the communities that we serve.
We have an immediate opening for a full time, permanent, PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY:
The purchasing and procurement specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The purchasing specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.
SALARY AND TOTAL REWARDS:
Starting Salary Range: $71,025 - $79,903
What’s in it for you:
At Victoria Park Community Homes, we value you, your contributions, and your commitment. As part of our competitive salary and compensation package, we offer a full range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services and EFAP
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with up to 6% contribution matching
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start, and additional paid time off
- Employee tuition and membership fees assistance
And more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with internal project teams to align purchasing strategies with overall business goals and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers to ensure they meet the company's quality and cost standards.
- Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
- Maintain tracking system to confirm orders are in accordance with planned schedule of completion.
- Works with PMs on Open PO commitments to ensure they are updated and closed when work is complete
- Assist with the finance reconciliations of capital expenditures.
- Maintains SharePoint library of invoices and Purchase Orders for VPCON
- Prepare reports about purchasing as required by Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Performs back-up duties for the Accounts Payable Administrator when required.
- Analyzing costs and seeking opportunities for savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
- Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post secondary education in business administration, supply chain management, or similar field required.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience as a purchasing specialist or in a similar role.
- CPM or APICS certification preferred.
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems such as Yardi Voyageur.
- Team player with strong organizational skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Be bondable and be prepared to execute a Bondability Affidavit.
- Position is based at the Head Office located at 155 Queen Street North, Hamilton, with the possibility of a hybrid work options available.
- Regular hours of employment are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with some possibility of work required outside of regular hours.
- Regular travel throughout service regions, may be required.
- Considerable time in front of a computer screen, may be required.
- Successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory police background check.
Apply Now!
For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.vpch.com.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday, February 20th***, at 4pm***.
Victoria Park Community Homes will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants in employment opportunities with Victoria Park Community Homes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls or placement agencies, thank you.
About Victoria Park Community Homes
Victoria Park Community Homes is a private non profit corporation with a dedicated team of Board volunteers and staff committed to strengthening individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities by providing stable quality affordable homes.