Under the direction of the Director, Legal & Procurement Services, the Manager, Procurement Services is responsible for the management and implementation of the work and the achievement of the objectives within Procurement Services Department. This position oversees the procurement of all goods, services and construction for all Town departments and facilities, the Newmarket Public Library, Elman Campbell Museum, Newmarket Hydro, and Central York Fire Services.

Job Requirements

Credentials

• Post-secondary degree in business, commerce or courses in materials handling or related field or a combination of education and demonstrated progressive public procurement experience to a senior level in a municipal environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Professional designation from a recognized professional purchasing association, such as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and / or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and / or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP). designation plus progressive public purchasing experience at a senior level

• Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.

• Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Progressively responsible experience at a senior management level.

• Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, risk management, contract law, project management techniques and all legislation applicable to municipal public procurement.

• Skilled in building relationships and delivering excellent customer service; consultative, negotiation, project management, problem-solving, analytical and presentation skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough knowledge of budget preparation and management.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as knowledge of electronic tendering and bidding software.

• In depth knowledge of public procurement best practices.

• Previous knowledge of and proficiency in public procurement in relation to trade agreements, federal, provincial and municipal laws.

• Ability to plan and put into practice risk management principles in the awarding of procurement related contracts; such as evidence of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage, Occupational Health and Safety legislative requirements, Insurance requirements and limits, required or recommended bonding in order to carry out contracts for the Town.

• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures and to contribute to corporate strategic objectives with integrated procurement strategic plans.

• Demonstrated ability to support departments with the negotiation of simple and complex procurement contracts

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as the Employment Standards Act.