Purchasing Agent - Barrie, Canada - City of Barrie

City of Barrie

Verified Company

Barrie, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posted:

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Job Number:

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PN-23-62

Job Type:

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Permanent Full-time, Non-Union

Position Closing Date:

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:59pm

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests.

We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers.

Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose.

It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community.

We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The Opportunity

The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council's Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management.

The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent applies best practices in assessing, recommending and undertaking procurement processes that meet client needs, while also ensuring processes are compliant with the Procurement By-Law, policies and procedures, and applicable regulations, legislation, and trade agreements.

In addition to routine procurement processes, the Purchasing Agent also develops and executes complex and/or flexible (non-binding) procurement processes that may be unique and non-routine requiring significant critical thinking, judgment, and collaboration skills.

The Purchasing Agent independently supports a client portfolio providing professional expertise and guidance including strategic procurement planning, risk assessment, procurement framework selection, preparation of bid documents (including review of specifications and agreement), management of bid process in a fully electronic bidding environment, negotiation and contract formation.

The Purchasing Agent provides advisory support for operational activities related to the Procurement By-law, policies, procedures and protocols, including contract issues and conflict resolution.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of
_Strive, Share and Care_ and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Three (3) year University Degree in Business related discipline
Completion of one of the following Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management Designations:
Certified Professional Buyer (CPPB)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)

Experience

Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the Purchasing Agent major responsibilities
Demonstrated experience of a minimum of two (2) years in government sector purchasing, independently leading bid processes with a combination of time spent in the field obtaining a designation, plus demonstrated applicable experience after accreditation

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent, Occupational Health & Safety Act as they relate to the procurement process
Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Corporate Procurement By-Law, Procurement Procedure Manual, Trade Agreements (CFTA, CETA, etc.), Construction Act, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), OPS Procurement Directive, contract and commercial law, and other provincial and federal legislation related to procurement
Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Council Priorities, Financial Policy, City Policies and Procedures
Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards: Principles and practices relative to the professional public buyer standards, construction contracts (OPSS, CCDC, OAA) and construction project delivery methodologies, various contract templates (services, goods, consulting, constru