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Procurement Co-ordinator
Organization:
Treasury Board Secretariat
Division:
Central Agencies I&IT Cluster
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
02044 - Purchasing Officer 3
Salary:
$1,039.05 - $1,271.91 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your procurement knowledge to the Central Agencies I&IT Cluster, where you will provide expert policy interpretation and advice to clients related to their procurement and business needs.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• draft requests for proposals, requests for services, contractual agreements, reports and information for clients and suppliers
• organize, coordinate and develop generic specifications and weighted evaluation criteria in consultation with clients for IT goods/services to meet operational requirements
• develop, negotiate, and manage large tenders and agreements
• investigate and resolve disputes with both clients and suppliers
• assist and lead contract negotiations
• manage contract compliance and investigate/resolve supply problems
Please note: The current location for this position is in Toronto, however, Oshawa may be considered as an alternate location for part of the work week based on operational requirements and upon the successful applicant's request as per the Central Agencies Cluster's flex program.
How do I qualify?
Procurement Knowledge:
• You have the ability to understand, interpret and apply knowledge of procurement policies and processes (e.g. inter-provincial trade agreements, procurement directive and guidelines, and Vendor of Records (VOR) 2nd Stage Procurement Processes for IT goods and IT consulting services).
• You have knowledge of contract law with the ability to understand the request for proposal/tender administration and contract management processes.
• You have knowledge of market conditions and current trends for IT goods and services.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You can provide expert policy interpretation and advice on procurement/business opportunities or strategies.
• You can develop detailed request for proposal/tenders, contractual agreements, reports and information for clients/suppliers.
• You can establish and maintain working relationships with clients, vendors, and service partners, and communicate effectively with all.
Analytical and Evaluative Skills:
• You can review and evaluate vendor submissions/proposals.
• You can analyze procurement buying trends.
• You can apply pre-established evaluation criteria and minimize the risks and conflicts associated with preparation of public tender documents and legal contracts.
Negotiation and Consultative Skills:
• You can negotiate contentious articles within supply or performance contracts.
• You can develop, negotiate, and manage large complex tenders and resolve disputes with clients and suppliers.
• You can consult with clients to determine business needs and provide procurement advice and guidance.
• You can develop generic specifications and weighted evaluation criteria in consultation with clients.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Purchasing and Supply
Posted on:
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 16, 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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