PROCUREMENT ANALYST

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Are you interested in providing strategic procurement/contract development and management advice and expertise? If so, then join this opportunity with the Procurement and Business Improvement Branch where you will develop and implement procurement initiatives for the ministry.

Note: this competition may be used to create an eligibility list to fill future vacancies within 12 months upon conclusion of this file.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Provide strategic procurement / contract development and management advice and expertise in developing and implementing procurement initiatives for the ministry ensuring adherence to Ontario Public Services procurement policies, procedures and guidelines
• Provide timely information, analysis and advice to facilitate implementation of client operational and business plans for procurement, including development of procurement strategies, business cases and procurement plans, cost-benefit analysis, risk factors, advising on supply options, changing business practices, and the preparation of solicitation documents
• Advise managers/clients on the interpretation and application of corporate procurement and contract management policies, procedures and guidelines
• Provide Ministry-wide coordination of corporate procurement and contract management dashboard reporting as well as annual mandated reporting (AIT Reporting, Consulting Services Reporting) etc.
• Conduct research and analysis of various sources of information, prepare statistical analysis, and summarize research findings to support branch policy and program decision-making.

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What you bring to the team

Procurement Knowledge and Experience:

• You have knowledge of and experience with procurement practices, supply and contract management principles and practices
• You can understand government decision-making processes in the preparation of draft policy options regarding new or revised branch policies and programs
• You have ability to acquire and apply procurement policies, directives and standing agreements for the Ontario Public Service (OPS)
• You have ability to acquire and apply strategic directions, programs and project initiatives to plan and coordinate procurement services to meet business needs and decision-making processes

Consultative, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills:

• You are able to provide expert advice and guidance to ministry management in developing procurement strategies
• You possess excellent oral and written communications to provide advice and information to managers, clients, vendors and represent the ministry in consultations or negotiations with vendors
• You are able to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and reports
• You can build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Project Management, Analytical and Research Skills:

• You have excellent research and analytical techniques to conduct research and analysis of various sources of information
• You can prepare statistical analyses, and summarize research findings to support branch policy and program decision-making
• You have project management and organization skills to ensure tasks are performed within time and resource requirements
• You can coordinate procurement project life cycles

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient with common office software (including word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management and presentation capabilities) to create analytical reporting

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-SL-98387/16

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.