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OPPORTUNITY

MacEwan University is seeking a Purchasing and Contract Coordinator for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Procurement and Contract Management department.
You will be in a front-line internal customer service role, responsible for verifying requisitions for accuracy and compliance with internal policies and trade agreement obligations, as well as preparing and forwarding purchase orders. In addition, you will support contract administration with contract data collection and final processing in PeopleSoft. Working with other procurement team members, the successful incumbent may support administrative tasks related to contract drafting and execution, and competitive bid processes on an as needed basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing internal customer needs and researching issues (i.e., vendor spend queries) to support appropriate supply/cost management processes to meet customer purchase requirements;
• Reviewing and assessing purchase requisitions for goods/services to ensure compliance with requisition requirements;
• Identifying non-compliance requisitions with procurement policies and trade agreement thresholds and redirecting them to the Procurement and Contract Services mailbox for further assessment;
• Supporting the collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify and facilitate process improvements to meet purchase objectives;
• Creating PO Contract ID in PeopleSoft and ensuring all required information is captured;
• Setting up contract maximum amounts approved by proper authority levels;
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files and databases utilized for document control; and
• Participating in departmental strategic planning initiatives and resulting action plans as required.

SKILLS

You will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working with and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret information and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong research skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound organizational skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
• The ability to practice and actively support a service-oriented and customer-focused approach to service.
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven ability to work with confidential matters and to use discretion at all times.
• Demonstrated the ability to support in developing and delivering purchasing training as well as to provide customer support to diverse stakeholder groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a business diploma or certificate level in purchasing or equivalent related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a procurement-related field, including experience in supporting business processes within an automated and integrated ERP.
• Operating PeopleSoft financials would be considered an asset.
• Operating in a PSI setting or in other public government setting would be considered an asset.
• Experience in supporting contract development would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Assessing internal customer needs and researching issues (i.e., vendor spend queries) to support appropriate supply/cost management processes to meet customer purchase requirements;
• Reviewing and assessing purchase requisitions for goods/services to ensure compliance with requisition requirements;
• Identifying non-compliance requisitions with procurement policies and trade agreement thresholds and redirecting them to the Procurement and Contract Services mailbox for further assessment;
• Supporting the collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify and facilitate process improvements to meet purchase objectives;
• Creating PO Contract ID in PeopleSoft and ensuring all required information is captured;
• Setting up contract maximum amounts approved by proper authority levels;
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files and databases utilized for document control; and
• Participating in departmental strategic planning initiatives and resulting action plans as required