Senior Buyer

at  Humber

EDUCATION:

The successful candidate will have a 3-year Diploma/degree in Business Administration, Procurement or Accounting, with at least 4 procurement related courses from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), accreditation and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) credentials from National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in relevant role.

• In addition, the successful candidate will have thorough practical knowledge of the procurement function, including the quotation, tender and proposal process; knowledge of the Canadian and international business market; the ability to analyze technical data in supplier proposals; and knowledge of supply chain management.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Humber’s operational and organizational structure and working experience in the college environment are considered strong assets, as are working knowledge of Cognos and Banner Finance, email software, word processing, spreadsheet database and web management software programs.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, highly developed customer service/conflict resolution skills, team building skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgement.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Highly supportive work culture
  At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
  We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

ABOUT THE SENIOR BUYER ROLE:

Under the direction of the Manager, Purchasing Services the Senior Buyer is responsible for performing senior procurement duties in the best interest of the College. Provides proofreading services, performs spend analytics, and focuses on campus wide purchasing projects (including food services, security guard services, snack and vending machine contracts, advertising, bookstore, print shop and others). Procures products and services utilizing the most appropriate procurement methods and procedures. Sources goods and services in order to analyze products for the preparation of specifications, purchasing documents, contracts and agreements, purchasing processes, and evaluation of vendor document submissions for all applied areas of the College by following the purchasing tendering guidelines as stated in the College’s policy and procedures manual.
Once contracts are awarded, deliverables are monitored by the Senior Buyer. Liaison activities extend College wide. The position offers back-up and analytical support to the Manager as well as the other Buyers. This position carries greater risk than the other Buyers due to the large financial impact on the spend or revenue generated through the competitive bids managed by the Senior Buyer role.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in relevant role.

• In addition, the successful candidate will have thorough practical knowledge of the procurement function, including the quotation, tender and proposal process; knowledge of the Canadian and international business market; the ability to analyze technical data in supplier proposals; and knowledge of supply chain management.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Humber’s operational and organizational structure and working experience in the college environment are considered strong assets, as are working knowledge of Cognos and Banner Finance, email software, word processing, spreadsheet database and web management software programs.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, highly developed customer service/conflict resolution skills, team building skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgement