Purchasing Officer

Posting Type
Temporary
End Date (if applicable)
04/14/2025
Classification Title
FT Support Staff I
Pay Band
I
Min Salary
$38.01
Max Salary
$44.05
Position Summary
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for; assuring that the College receives the best value for monies expended on supplies, materials, equipment and services; consulting, advising and liaising with both College staff and vendors to ensure fair and open competition; preparing RFX documents based on the needs of each individual procurement; assists with development and ensures adherence to purchasing Policies and Procedures; discuss various terms and conditions with vendors; ensuring that purchasing services are delivered with a ‘value-added’ customer service orientation while meeting all Board policies, MTCU directives, Broader Public Sector ( BPS ) Procurement guidelines and purchasing management best practices and ethics. The incumbent has a specific responsibility for leading large purchases including construction, IT and equipment directly for the College and including those directly related to operational, capital and funded projects
The incumbent will be responsible for completing and submitting Capital Funding Reports for annual funding sources and ongoing Capital project.
The incumbent provides department support and problem solving, ensures required audit documentation is obtained and assists all customers; internal and external, ensuring a transparent procurement process is followed.
The incumbent will obtain and keep up to date, vendors Health and Safety agreement, proof of WSIB and Insurance.
The incumbent will be responsible for tagging and recording necessary information on all incoming fixed assets.
Coordinate the disposal and sale of fixed assets and the receipting of donations.
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
3 year diploma/degree or equivalent
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
No additional requirements
Additional Requirements
Field(s) of Study
Purchasing & Supply Management or other Business related field. Supply Chain Management Professional ( SCMP ) certification is required. Confederation College may consider applicants who do not have this certification but do have significant supply chain or procurement experience and/or are pursuing the SCMP designation. Should the successful candidate not possess this certification, the starting pay band will reflect the education and experience of the individual.
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of five (5) years
Type of Experience
A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in a purchasing environment for the public sector is preferred.
Requires a good understanding of purchasing best practices and BPS Procurement Guidelines
Requires experience managing a wide variety of public bidding processes in excess of $121,200 in value
Requires some experience with managing projects valued over
$250,000
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal tactfully with college managers/staff and outside vendors
Proficiency in the use of computers and related software
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and evaluation skills
Advanced knowledge and skills with computerized Purchasing systems is required
Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications
Demonstrated customer service orientation
Knowledge of market trends, taxes, shipping practices and customs procedures;
Ability to conduct training sessions and give guidance and direction on the College’s computerized Purchasing system;
Problem solving and trouble-shooting on the College’s computerized Purchasing system;
Demonstrated negotiating and organizational skills
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SU-F-24-81P
Close Date
04/14/2024
Hours of Work
35 hrs/week
Shift Type