Procurement Officer - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/24/2023

Req ID: 29903

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:
Budget, Planning & Finance

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The university's second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study.

Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation.

With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs.

Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity:

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading open competitive procurements
Facilitating the evaluation process for procurement competitions
Working with internal clients in the development and review of specifications or scope of work for procurements
Providing award and debriefs to external suppliers
Providing guidance on policy and procedures
Ability to work well with others and independently

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus Post Graduate Certificate or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Five years experience in Public Procurement with a minimum of three (3) years experience in the Ontario Broader Public Sector, leading open competitive procurement
Experience in contract analysis, legal review, administration and negotiation
Experience with computerized purchasing systems, eProcurement platforms, materials management, eTendering and financial systems (SAP).
Experience dealing with various levels in an organization
Advanced computer skills:

Microsoft Office:
Excel (advanced formula & functions, pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint

Ability to interpret complex concepts, legislation and communicate these to a variety of stakeholders
Strong ability to identify critical issues and problem solve independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact and initiative
Ability to work well with others and independently
Confidentiality is mandatory

Assets (Nonessential):

SAP experience is an asset
Knowledge of University Policy and Procedures

To be successful in this role you will be:

Organized
Persuasive
Resourceful
Responsible
Selfdirected
Team player

Closing Date: 03/09/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

**Lived Experience Statement