Senior Procurement Officer

Job summary

The Senior Procurement Officer manages the procurement of high-value goods, services, and construction for various corporate entities and municipal services. This includes overseeing major capital projects and ensuring compliance with trade agreements and legislation.

Job details

Job Description Under the direction of the Manager, Procurement Services, the Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for the procurement of high value goods, services and construction for the Corporation, Newmarket Public Library, Elman Campbell Museum, Newmarket Hydro and Central York Fire Services. Job Requirements Formal post-secondary degree in a Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management 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 Procurement association, such as the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) designations. Thorough understanding of the practices, legislation and trade agreements governing Procurement and contracts as well as Insurance, Bonding and Occupational Health & Safety requirements. Working knowledge of the municipal government environment. Demonstrated computer skills inclusive of spread sheet applications, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), and procurement systems including electronic bidding. Experience with JD Edwards and eSolutions Bids & Tenders would be an asset. Strong project management skills for working on major capital projects that requires both professional services and general contractor services. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, facilitation, report writing, and a demonstrated aptitude for figures. Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with members of Council and all levels of staff and vendors/contractors. Customer service oriented technical leader and strong team player. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team demonstrating appropriate team leadership skills. Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime as required. 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 and Employment Standards Act and administrative bylaws. Valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.

What you’ll do

The Senior Procurement Officer manages the procurement of high-value goods, services, and construction for various corporate entities and municipal services. This includes overseeing major capital projects and ensuring compliance with trade agreements and legislation.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and a professional procurement designation such as CPPB or CPPO. Candidates must have senior-level public procurement experience in a municipal environment and a valid Class G driver's license.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public Procurement
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Report Writing
• Facilitation
• Public Relations
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• JD Edwards
• eSolutions Bids & Tenders
• Microsoft Office
• Budgeting
• Vendor Management
• Legislative Interpretation

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Legal