BUYER 2

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of competitive bidding laws, applicable trade agreements and associated regulations as they relate to municipal government.
• Working knowledge of industry standard public purchasing contract forms (e.g. CCDC and MMCD contract frameworks).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the tendering process and other competitive bid processes.
• Sound knowledge of contract law, basic accounting principles, contract writing and negotiation.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computer applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft Financials (or similar) and document management systems.
• Capable of undertaking supplier/supply market to assist the development of procurement strategies.
• Skilled in reviewing, evaluating and analyzing bids according to established criteria, facilitating evaluation committees and formulating recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and tactful working relationships with peers, internal clients, senior management, internal legal counsel and suppliers.
• Ability to participate as an engaged member of a team and work independently.
• Ability to organize and manage time sensitive projects to deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to act as a coach and resource to other Purchasing staff and client departments.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check for the Financial Sector.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a Strategic Supply Chain Leadership Program supplemented by a minimum of 2 years of related experience in an advanced purchasing role is required, in a municipal or other public sector environment. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) preferred.

• Facilitate the entire competitive bid solicitation process including the preparation of pre-qualifications, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations and other competitive processes in consultation with client departments.
• Take responsibility for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities and services, including high value, high profile construction tenders.
• Coordinate, prepare, execute and collect all necessary contract documentation, including Certificates of Insurance and WorkSafeBC Clearance letters.
• Collaborate with internal clients to identify business requirements, develop procurement and sourcing strategies, conduct supply market research and collaborate with clients on best value evaluation criteria.
• Liaise with Law, Risk Management and other internal subject matter experts as necessary.
• Analyze bid submissions in accordance to established criteria, facilitate the evaluation process and make recommendations to clients to support contract awards based on facts and data
• Facilitate site information meetings and issue addenda as necessary
• Negotiate with successful suppliers and debrief unsuccessful suppliers.
• Finalize awards through preparation and issuance of purchase orders and contract documents. Support and champion Purchasing initiatives within the organization, including the City’s purchasing card program.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Act as mentor to other Purchasing staff.