Purchasing Agent - Jobs in Barrie, ON

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Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022Job Number: PC -22-02Job Type: Permanent Full-time, UnionPosition Closing Date: Monday, January 31, 2022Choose BarrieThe 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 OpportunityThe 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 departments 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 JobCorporate CultureYour 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 communityEducation (degree/diploma/certifications)Three (3) year University Degree in Business related disciplineCompletion of one of the following Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management Designations: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Upon HireExperienceFive (5) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilitiesDemonstrated experience of a minimum of two 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 afteraccreditationKnowledge/Skill/AbilityWorking knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent, Occupational Health & Safety Act as they relate to the procurement processThorough 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 procurementWorking knowledge of the following principles and standards: Council Priorities, Financial Policy, City Policies andProceduresThorough 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, construction)Demonstrated Ability to:navigate the competitive bidding process in the public sector including application of by-law, policies andprocedures; relevant legislation and regulations; and trade agreementslead and negotiate routine and complex procurement processes using a variety of frameworks (RFP, RFQ, RFI,etc.) including binding and non-binding formats in a fully electronic bidding environmentreview and analyze scope and specifications to identify any risks including legal and contractualperform risk analysis and develop mitigation options, and application thereof, including bid security, bonds, WSIBand insuranceunderstand complex legal issues relating to contracting and competitive bidding and how to mitigate those riskswrite, read and comprehend complex documents with critical attention to detail to ensure a professional andpolished documenteffectively and efficiently manage competing priorities and multiple clients, without sacrificing quality and accuracyinteract effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, the general public and vendor community and buildcooperative/collaborative working relationships and internal and external alliances in a political and client services environmentmaintain accreditation through continuous learning and development, and to keep current with emerging trends and innovationchampion corporate programs/initiatives, mission and values of the CityIntermediate skills include: Consultation; Facilitation; Mediation; Presentation; Professionalism; Public Relations; Research; TeamworkAdvanced skills include: Active Listening; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Multitasking; Negotiation; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Reading Comprehension; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written CommunicationIntermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Bids&Tenders, Adobe Professional, ERP System (SAP), web portals, EcommerceAvailability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per weekConditions of EmploymentValid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate businessSatisfactory Criminal Record Check*(*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure . Existing employees will be grandfathered from this requirement.)Other Important InformationLocation: 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario*(*Please note that some positions are currently working remotely due to the pandemic restrictions. The City is currently working on a post COVID-19 Workforce Strategy to be launched in early 2022.)Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2022 pay range:Pay Level: Level 10Yearly Salary: $77,950.60 to $93,420.60 per yearHourly Pay Rate: $42.83 to $51.33 per hourBenefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps .Position Equivalency Code: EPlease note that verification of educational credentials will be required from the preferred candidate prior to an employment offer.The City of Barrie is committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees and members of the public with whom we interact regularly and as such City of Barrie has recently implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure . This procedure aims to strongly encourage vaccination for all City staff and mandate full vaccination amongst City staff in high-risk worker groups, critical worker groups, or in accordance with provincial directives and within the limits of the Ontario Human Rights Code. All new employees will be subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure as a condition of their employment.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.Disclaimer: The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca .We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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