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Senior Procurement Consultant
Organization:
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Division:
Supply Chain Ontario, Strategic Procurement Services Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
6A004 - Admin06
Salary:
$67,590.00 - $99,600.00 Per Year
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Supply Chain Ontario (SCO), seeks highly motivated results-oriented professionals to provide leadership and strategic/technical procurement advice and project management expertise to staff.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• lead and coordinate projects involving high value procurement services;
• act as resident procurement expert to management and clients;
• assess procurement requests for complexity and optional approaches;
• conduct research and analysis of current processes and identify alternate approaches for improved performance;
• collaborate with the Supply Chain Leadership Council to review and provide strategic input into client ministry procurements.
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
• You have knowledge of public/private sector procurement policies, procedures, trends, developments, legislation to promote client service.
• You have knowledge of changes to federal/provincial legislation related to procurement.
• You have knowledge of strategic procurement planning to support overall corporate direction.
• You can interpret and apply procurement methods, policies and procedures.
Analytical & Problem Solving Skills:
• You can identify, analyze and evaluate client business needs and develop strategies and options.
• You can develop and advise on procurement business plans.
• You can analyze policy issues and develop corporate recommendations.
Consultation, Communication & Negotiation Skills:
• You can develop strategic enterprise-wide procurement plans.
• You can develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and vendors.
• You can provide advice to clients on procurement options and risk management strategies.
• You can negotiate contracts with vendors and resolve issues.
• You can present and discuss reports.
• You can deliver information sessions.
Project Management/Leadership Skills:
• You can lead a team of procurement staff.
• You can lead projects and produce results.
• You can lead the development of training, support, education and mentoring for client groups.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Purchasing and Supply
Posted on:
Monday, July 6, 2015
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 4, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
