Purchasing Manager - Vancouver, Canada - BC Pavco

BC Pavco

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Our vision is to be the global leader in outstanding venues and events with a mandate to generate economic and community benefit for the people of British Columbia through prudent management of public facilities.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, is hiring a Purchasing Manager to join the new Procurement team.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics to reduce expenses, negotiating pricing as well as contracts and managing vendors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, the Purchasing Manager will oversee the purchasing of goods and services procured by the organization and ensure budgets are kept under control while all trade agreements, protocols and guidelines are followed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Manage the daytoday procurement responsibilities.
Establish, implement and improve the procuretopay process using procurement requisitions and purchase orders.
Be the trusted advisor to business departments to solve their procurement needs and ensure compliance of procurement policy and trade agreements.
Expert knowledge of Request for Quote (RFQ) process.
Manage low to medium complexity RFPs. Work with business department to gather requirements, develop bid document, post RFPs on BC Bid, contract award and debriefing.
Develop and implement the Procurement department dashboard including PO volume, Purchase Requisition to PO cycle time, RFP cycle time.
Liaise with suppliers, accounts payable and business department to resolve invoicing issues.
Assist the Senior Manager, Procurement with the development and delivery of procurement policy, procedures, and training.
Ensure that high standards of product, service and accountability to client departments and suppliers are met, and that government standards, contractual practices, applicable laws/regulations, and ethical conduct practices are adhered to.
Liaise with major suppliers to keep current with market conditions, and service/supply performance, convey information regarding purchasing and contracting policies and processes
Provide input and recommendations in procurement planning to ensure accomplishment of business objectives and to negate risks for the overall business by adhering to procurement policies and trade agreements.
Continually seek, establish and implement 'best practice' techniques, and develops opportunities for reducing purchasing costs/supply risk and achieving procurement efficiencies.
Creates an environment that allows for a supportive and progressive attitude among staff, and promotes improved performance through counselling and coaching and by ensuring that staff are provided with information and training necessary for the conduct of their assigned duties. Completes performance evaluations, determines performance issues, and takes action.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Bachelor's degree in a businessrelated field such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent as an accredited professional is preferred. A combination of training and experience that can meet the job requirement will also be considered.
Experience leading stakeholders through the procurement process from sourcing to contract execution.
Deep understanding and experience in procuretopay process improvement and change management.
Experience in managing competitive bids in a public procurement environment.
Knowledge of ERP systems is required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects successfully.
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and negotiation skills.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Strong attention to detail and documentation.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability and diligence in followthrough.
Collaborative, team friendly approach.

HOW TO APPLY:

At PavCo, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.