Purchasing Team Lead - Burnaby, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Purchasing Team Lead

FULL-TIME POSITION (35 hours/week)
The Purchasing Services Team Lead has supervisory responsibilities and provides operational and project leadership to the Purchasing Department.

The Purchasing Team Lead is responsible for developing best practices and procedures in procurement, to ensure the integrity of the acquisition process, maximize acquisition strategies, coordinate projects, monitor and maintain supplier performance, create contractual documents and conduct negotiations while responding to both external/internal clients in a high-pressure environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for full supervision; coordinates, assigns, reviews and participates in the work as required.
Researches, develops, and leads the establishment and implementation of best practices in procurement.
Researches, develops, leads the establishment of district procurement methods and procedures that support sustainability.
Coordinates public tenders by drafting front end documents, gathering specifications, participating in openings, preparing tabulations, analyzing bids, selecting vendors, generating and administering contracts.
Prepares and approves purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment and services and recommends SD41 standards for equipment by performing research, obtaining prices and specifications, and by consulting with end users to evaluate suitability and quality.
Conducts performance reviews with suppliers by arranging demonstrations, consulting endusers, interviewing sales representatives and determining product quality, price and availability. Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems minimizing the school district's legal risks.
Researches, analyzes and coordinates information from numerous sources for reports, cost projections, and/or projects; provides strategic advice to customers based on financial analysis and changing market conditions. Forecasts price systematically for each major area of spend.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Completion of three years of related postsecondary education plus seven (7) years related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
Completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation or equivalent.
Valid B.C. Driver's License (Class 5).
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of procurement practices and procedures

This position offers a competitive salary ($36.98 per hour) and a generous benefit package.

Please forward your resume with cover letter and at least two (2) references to:

Human Resources

Burnaby School District

4054 Norfolk Street

Burnaby, B.C. V5G 0C3

Posted On
April 16, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To
ECE, EA and Support Staff

Location
Burnaby ALL

Salary
36.98

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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