Senior Buyer - Supply Chain Management Division
Senior Buyer - Supply Chain Management Division
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Not only can you borrow with Edmonton Public Library (EPL) now you can also buy! EPL is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Purchasing Team. We offer competitive compensation an excellent pension and benefits plan and an earned day off program. The Library is a great place to take your career!
- Completion of an appropriate professional purchasing designation such as the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation (SCMP) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC).
- Completion of a related university degree is preferred.
- A minimum of five years of related purchasing experience including experience in a corporate centralized purchasing environment.
- Experience with public sector procurement is an asset.
- Experience using SAP is preferred.
- Experience with an Information Technology Facility Management Marketing Events and Social procurement portfolios is an asset.
Note: Equivalencies may be considered. A developmental opportunity may be considered at a lower classification and salary level.
What do you need to bring to this position
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing vendor relations.
- Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in category management.
- Ability to understand and address the challenges related to procurement.
- Expert knowledge of procurement policies procedures tender and contract law and trade agreements as well as various procurement strategies.
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to multi task and manage time effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication including interpersonal negotiation facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to understand the needs of the client.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers including vendors.
- A continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and ERP computer systems.
Note: Satisfactory background screening is required for this position which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.
Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact its very simple: We share. We share stories ideas and experiences. We share with our customers our communities and ourselves. We are Edmontons largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.
Pay Band:
$41.02 to $52.36 per hour*
*Approximately $74954 to $95661 per annum based on a 35 hour work week.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
