Buyer, Office of Procurement Contract and Risk - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Laurentian University

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Buyer, Office of Procurement Contract and Risk:

Required Position:

Full-Time Appointment

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement and Contracts the incumbent will:

Assist the Manager in providing the University Community with an interruptible flow of materials and services through reviewing and developing new sources, and through ongoing evaluation of current sources (i.e. media equipment, electrical supplies, chemicals);
Assist in the purchase of goods and services initiated by various groups, at the best quality, delivery, service and value;
Post Tenders, RFPs, RFQs and Addenda on the MERX and Bonfire websites to solicit requirements through formal written quotations from suppliers as per the Policy on Purchasing, Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).;
Prepare spreadsheets and evaluations upon closing of quotations to compare results and make recommendations on source of supply;
Attend onsite visits with the suppliers when required as part of the competitive process;
Assist in the promotion of Purchasing Services in the University Community
Establish centralized and automated purchasing policies and procedures;
Provide quotes, information, and recommendations on Staffing Relocations for the
Laurentian community;
Provide quotes, information, and recommendations for the Laurentian Research
Community;
Add, update and change supplier information in the Ellucian system;
Provide administrative support to the Manager and other employees of the department as well as support to faculty and staff of Laurentian University.

Qualifications:

University degree in a business related discipline;
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Logistics;
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or Supply Chain;
Management Association of Ontario (SCMAO) / Supply Chain Canada (SCC) designation(s)
Certified Supply, Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) / Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or approved equivalent professional purchasing or procurement specific designation;
Comprehensive knowledge of Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic

- and Trade Agreement (CETA);

Experience in working in a diverse environment where a high degree of collaboration is

- required;

Experience working in a Broader Public Sector (BPS) educational environment would be

- an asset;

Comprehension of University Policy on Purchasing, other University policies and

- procedures would be an asset;

Knowledge of Research Funds (i.e. CFI
Canadian Foundation Innovation, NSERC
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) would be an asset;
Welldeveloped organizational, time management, prioritization and accuracy skills with

- the ability to produce under pressure;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships, networks and partnerships within the university and externally;
Excellent negotiation and mathematical skills;
Excellent conflict resolution skills;
Proficient use of Ell