Job Opportunities Senior Purchasing Agent

Position Summary

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level Do you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment Were looking for a Senior Purchasing Agent to play a crucial role in our organizations success.
As a Senior Purchasing Agent youll be responsible for the acquisition and delivery of goods and services for our organization operating within delegated purchasing authority limits exceeding $75000 in value. Your strategic mindset and expertise will drive our procurement operations to excellence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Acquire goods materials professional services and contractual services for various civic departments and related agencies. Your adherence to best purchasing practices policies and procedures will be critical.
• Collaborative Forecasting: Proactively collaborate with internal clients to forecast demand assess inventory levels and identify organizational needs. Your insights will drive the development implementation and delivery of the most effective procurement methods.
• Client-Centric: Act as the primary point of contact for client departments and external stakeholders on procurement-related matters. Youll ensure supplier commitments are met and address client department concerns swiftly.
• Procurement Excellence: Select the most appropriate procurement approach whether RFQ RFP tender or sole source. Develop competitive opportunities evaluate bids and consult with clients to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Contract Expertise: Prepare legally binding contracts enforce active contracts and resolve conflicts through vendor and client engagement. Collaboration with legal teams when required is essential.
• Compliance and Records: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation trade agreements and policies. Maintain organized commodity and supplier files and adhere to corporate records management policies.
• Data Mastery: Leverage your data expertise to validate and generate reports from various programs and applications. Your analytical skills will drive informed decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Share ideas and suggestions to enhance work processes. Collaborate with clients and vendors to resolve issues effectively.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a college diploma or university degree
• Year 2 of the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) Supply Chain Management Professional Designation Program or a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC)
• Class 5 drivers license
• Over five years of prior purchasing experience
• Knowledge of procurement principles policies procedures processes and systems.
• Knowledge of types characteristics and supply sources of commodities and services commonly required by municipal government.
• Knowledge of trade agreements.
• Knowledge of specific branch unit as well as the broader divisions/department/branches and interrelationships for project and service delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant collective agreements bylaws policies and procedures and legislation including health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of job-related office productivity software internet browsers and search engines enterprise software discipline-specific software and technology devices