NTB 588 - Buyer
NTB 588 - Buyer
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Career Opportunity NTB 588 Buyer Internal/External Job Code 64
Posted March 28 2025
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Reporting to:
Manager of Procurement
Description:
- Promote the most effective use of Board funds in the acquisition of goods and services.
- Responsible for the purchasing of designated supplies equipment and services and providing information regarding existing laws regulations taxes and customs in a timely costefficient and effective manner using current procurement methods and in compliance with Board policies and procedures as well as Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives.
- Support the streamlining of procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services required by internal clients.
- Market research and analysis for uptodate market trends prices and supplier innovations to make informed purchasing recommendations to reduce costs.
- Prepares and issues RFPs RFQs and Tenders on behalf of internal clients.
- Administer Board contracts on designated supplies equipment and services to ensure compliance. Monitor reports from vendors to measure performance in order to ensure minimal risk and exposure.
- Provide a high level of customer service in the procurement of goods and services for all schools and departments in accordance with the Boards policies and procedures
- Review and process purchase requisitions issued by internal clients while ensuring policy compliance in the Boards financial system.
- Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements
- Prepare reports and analysis as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Diploma or degree in a businessrelated field
- 3 to 5 years experience in complex organization/business in public procurement with demonstrated knowledge of purchasing principles practices and techniques and knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and acts and competitive bidding processes
- Excellent communication skills organizational ability as well as the ability to work as a team.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite Programs Sparkrock 365 and other software applications will be required.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers license and have access to own vehicle.
- Completion of the Principles of Effective Public Purchasing Certificate Program through Ontario Public Buyers Association or working towards.
- CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer) an asset
- A general knowledge of purchasing principles practices and techniques and knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and acts and competitive bidding processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent math skills
Father Kennedy Catholic Education Centre
Salary:
CUPE Category 7 (salary under review)
Last date for consideration: Monday April 7 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants shall submit a resume/CV that outlines skills abilities qualifications course documentation letter of application and letters of recommendation from immediate supervisor and/or past supervisor. Please include the full posting title within the subject line and attach your submission.
Schools and administrative sites within the HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Boards Mission which is:
In union with our Bishop to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model
HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity including but not limited to:
- First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
- value promote and encourage the hiring of staff from
- value applicants additional experiences lived experience skills
- collect voluntary selfidentification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code HWCDSBs Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures and Ontarios Anti Racism Data Standards.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrierfree recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Employment Type
Full-Time
