Purchasing Agent

at  City of Barrie

Posted: Friday, October 18, 2024
Job Number: PC-24-66
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Position Closing Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 11:59pm

OUR CULTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year University Degree in a Business related discipline
• Completion of one of the following Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management Designations: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: E

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in government sector purchasing, independently leading bid processes with a combination of time spent in the field obtaining a designation, plus demonstrated applicable experience after accreditation

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent,Occupational Health & Safety Act as they relate to the procurement process
• Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Corporate Procurement By-Law, Procurement Procedure Manual, Trade Agreements (CFTA, CETA, etc.), Construction Act, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), OPS Procurement Directive, contract and commercial law, and other provincial and federal legislation related to procurement
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Council Priorities, Financial Policy, City Policies andProcedures
• Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards: Principles and practices relative to the professional publicbuyer standards, construction contracts (OPSS, CCDC, OAA) and construction project delivery methodologies, variouscontract templates (services, goods, consulting, construction)
• Demonstrated ability to:
• navigate the competitive bidding process in the public sector including application of by-law, policies andprocedures, relevant legislation and regulations, and trade agreements
• lead and negotiate routine and complex procurement processes using a variety of frameworks (RFP, RFQ, RFI,etc.) including binding and non-binding formats in a fully electronic bidding environment
• review and analyze scope and specifications to identify any risks including legal and contractual
• perform risk analysis and develop mitigation options, and application thereof, including bid security, bonds, WSIBand insurance
• understand complex legal issues relating to contracting and competitive bidding and how to mitigate those risks
• write, read and comprehend complex documents with critical attention to detail to ensure a professional andpolished document
• effectively and efficiently manage competing priorities and multiple clients, without sacrificing quality and accuracy
• interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, the general public and vendor community and buildcooperative/collaborative working relationships and internal and external alliances in a political and client servicesenvironment
• maintain accreditation through continuous learning and development, and to keep current with emerging trends andinnovation
• champion corporate programs/initiatives, mission and values of the City
• Intermediate skills include: Consultation; Facilitation; Mediation; Presentation; Professionalism; Public Relations; Research; Teamwork
• Advanced skills include: Active Listening; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Multitasking; Negotiation; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Reading Comprehension; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,PowerPoint, Access), Bids&Tenders, Adobe Professional, ERP System (SAP), web portals, Ecommerce
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

PLEASE NOTE THAT EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca

Please refer the Job description for details