We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Finance team.
Job Overview
Reporting to Manager, Procurement Services, this position is responsible for coordinating and executing the most difficult, complex and unique purchasing transactions. Investigates, develops and evaluates sources of supply; prepares bid specifications; issues bid requests and reviews and evaluates quotations. Interprets and communicates KPU policies, Provincial Trade Agreements and department procedures to internal University operating units and vendors as a specialist in assigned material categories which require a high degree of technical knowledge.
Education and Experience
Completion of a minimum of two years of post- secondary courses with coursework in business administration, procurement, accounting or a related field.
Certificate in Purchasing from a professional organization, post-secondary institution or learning center.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Commitment to ongoing professional development through courses, seminars, enrollment in the SSCMLP program preferred.
Progressively responsible experience in the purchasing or procurement areas of a large public or private agency, preferably in education.
Considerable knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and legal risks.
Demonstrated knowledge of the competitive procurement process within the Public Sector
Demonstrated knowledge of Contract Law
Experience with integrated computer systems such as SCT Banner or similar.
Knowledge and progressive experience, with an ability to evaluate administrative processes and procedures (with an emphasis on Purchasing), in order to carry out, or assist with the design, testing and implementation of new Purchasing, or Financial systems, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement to work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the University community, external agencies, and the general public. The incumbent must have the ability to influence members of the University community which they may not have direct authority over in order to protect the interests of the University.
Proven ability to communicate courteously and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the University community, external agencies, and the general public.
Proven ability to work under pressure, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to apply attention to detail and accuracy when compiling and preparing purchasing documents and other information.
Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion when exchanging information.
Demonstrated ability to compose a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work performed.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
Computer literate with competency in Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
