Supervisor, Procurement Operations - Newmarket, Canada - York Region
Description
Job Title- Supervisor, Procurement Operations
- Status
- Regular Full-Time
- Temporary
- Approximate length of assignment, in months
- Type of Position
- Start Date
- Immediate
- Salary
- Annually
- Salary
- $105, $120,149.00
- Department
- York Region > Finance > Procurement Office
- Location
- Procurement Office Yonge Street
- Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
- Remote (Virtual)
- CA
- CA
- Job Description (E)
POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Strategy & Compliance, is responsible for supporting effective management of the Region's diverse and complex operating and capital procurements including the acquisition of all required goods and services in accordance with the Region's Procurement Bylaw, while ensuring that program practices are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and policies; works on projects involving cross functional teams, supervises the work of a team of Procurement Office staff and fosters internal and external stakeholder relationships.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the Manager with the administration of a centralized procurement process supporting the business needs of Regional Departments, and ensures that the procurement of goods and services results in best value for the Region, while minimizing risks.
- Supervises the team in all centralized procurement activities, including the review, development and monitoring of all aspects of the endto end procurement process and contract lifecycle management through to project close out.
- Oversees electronic procurement activities, including ongoing support and training of staff and departmental representatives, and liaises with the Region's online procurement provider.
- Responds to customer enquiries directly and/or resolves difficult or highly sensitive complaints either verbally or in writing.
- Liaises, fosters and maintains positive relationships with internal staff and external contacts, government and nongovernment agencies and the public.
- Identifies opportunities to integrate or coordinate across the organization and with external agencies to optimize quality, service and costs.
- Prepares reports and formal contract award documents for Departmental clients or Council as required.
- Assists with the development and implementation of short
- Collaborates with Management in the review of quarterly performance measures to evaluate the success of new initiatives.
- Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.
- Ensures that operating staff work in a safe manner and utilize all required health and safety equipment and protective devices and follow all measures and procedures as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Regional Policies.
- Assumes functions of the Manager in that person's absence, as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance or equivalent approved combination of education and experience.
- Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) designation(s)
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or Supply Chain Management Association of Ontario (SCMAO) designation(s)
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) / Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or approved equivalent professional purchasing designation.
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in a procurement/supply chain role, in progressively responsible positions in a large multidivisional public or private organization, including one (1) year of demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing bid solicitation documents using electronic bidding software platforms (eBidding).
- Knowledge of procurement law in areas such as contracts, construction and dispute resolution (i.e. adjudication, arbitration, mediation).
- Knowledge of Trade Agreements and Provincial Legislation impacting municipal purchasing.
- Analytical and negotiating skills to assess acquisitions, market conditions and processes, to discuss terms and conditions with vendors and make recommendations.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft Windows environment and proficiency utilizing purchasing systems, word processing, spreadsheet, data\base and presentation software.
- Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel to offsite locations in as required.
- Council Approval Date
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- Scheduled Shifts
- Operational Hours
- Close Date
- February 13, 2023
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