Sir Sandford Fleming College
Senior Purchasing Officer
Dead Line: May 7, 2022
The Senior Purchasing Officer is an agent authorized by the College to commit College funds to outside suppliers under the general direction of the Director, Purchasing. The Senior Purchasing Officer procures goods and services on assigned projects by: assisting internal clients, researching the suppliers and products, planning and overseeing Requests For Quotations, Requests For Proposals, Requests For Pre-qualifications, Requests For Tenders; analyzing and evaluating submissions, making recommendations, preparing and reviewing contracts, authorizing purchase orders, performing supplier and contract management. The objective is to obtain required goods and services in a responsive, efficient and cost-effective manner by maximizing the purchasing value of public funds in support of our excellent learning environment.
The Senior Purchasing Officer manages procurement projects within their area of responsibility and ensures compliance with MTCU and BPS Directives, Trade Treaties, Regulations, Procedures, Board Policies, Purchasing Management Best Practices and Professional Ethics throughout the entire process. The incumbent provides advice and guidance to other Purchasing staff & internal customers as required. Identifies business process improvement opportunities, recommends appropriate sourcing strategies, collaborates cooperatively and effectively with internal and external contacts, and leads implementation of supply management initiatives. Assists in making the College a preferred customer to do business with. Mediates contract and performance issues between the College and the supplier.
The Procurement Department must balance the college requirements of contracting and acquisition for the best operational outcome in relation to legal and ethical responsibility in the highly scrutinized Broader Public Sector environment.
Education
- 3-year Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or Engineering, or a 3-year Diploma in Operations or Supply Chain Management.
- Current CSCMP Professional Designation with Supply Chain Canada preferred, or CPPO professional designation with the NIGP, or advanced level standing in either program.
Experience
- A minimum of three years direct, current and progressive experience in Supply Chain Management with responsibility for supplier sourcing, negotiations, contract management, supplier management and project management.
- Of this, at least 2 years experience should be at the Senior Buyer, Senior Analyst, Project Lead, or Commodity Manager level in a medium to large size organization utilizing an automated purchasing system (Public or Private sector).
- Experienced in Public Sector Purchasing requirements, laws, policies, and current trade treaties is required. Comfortable operating with an NRFP solicitation methodology is desired.
- Track record as a proven influencer, collaborator, problem-solver, multi-tasker, negotiator, consultant, mediator, and life-long learner is required. Lean and Best Value background an asset.
- Current experience in project management and exposure to implementing and utilizing e-business solutions for sourcing and procurement. Experienced using Bonfire Strategic Sourcing software, Bonfire Contract Management software, and MERX.
- Experienced in commodities and services such as IT software and hardware, facilities services, educational equipment, medical equipment, lab supplies, campus services, skilled trades and technology equipment, consultants, and corporate services providers. Vendor of Record implementation experience an asset.
- At least 2 years experience in the effective utilization of the Purchasing modules of an ERP system, preferably PeopleSoft.
- A successful track record of leading and participating in collaborative opportunities, especially within the higher education sector utilizing OECM, MGCS, and regional collaborative procurement groups.
- Demonstrated experience with projects falling within the scope of CFTA and CETA.
- Excellence using technology and tools including: MS Office software, contract management databases, procurement templates, presentations, ERP Purchasing systems and reporting tools, e-sourcing implementations.
- Experience working independently and jointly in a results-oriented , deadline driven team environment, organizing and prioritizing and problem solving own work to move projects and processes ahead to meet multiple deadlines.
- Experience evaluating price, quality and service factors to determine suitability of supply and be able to make trade-off decisions in assessing risk.
Senior Purchasing Officer
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