Procurement Specialist

This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

Key Responsibilities-

• Manages the end-to-end procurement process for a range of goods and services in support of PHOL programs and services (e.g. capital equipment reagents consumables all testing materials; services consultants technology goods & services) within the overall Public Health Ontario (PHO) procurement framework principles of accountability transparency fairness value-for-money and OPS procurement directives.
• Prepares competitive and non-competitive procurement documents to ensure accuracy correct format appropriate terms and conditions and adherence and compliance with Government procurement policies and procedures.
• Provides procurement advice guidance and support to clients in the development of business cases functional specifications measurable procurement outcomes develops RFx evaluation/ assessment criteria and advises on procurement policies and procedures.
• Leads the overall management of competitive and non-competitive procurement processes contract implementation and assists clients in contract administration matters.
• Provides management and clients with advice and counsel on procurement issues contract management opportunities and potential cost savings strategies.
• Documents activity and successes in periodic reports.
• Chairs various meetings with internal and external stakeholders leads vendor debriefings and addresses vendor inquiries on behalf of PHO.
• Works with client teams and vendors to develop and supply data for internal administration of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Liaises with key vendors to manage contracts and relationships in general.
• Participates in procurement restructuring activities as required.
• Reviews procurement and contracting documentation to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures and monitors deliverables against vendor performance metrics and contract terms.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

• Knowledge of procurement methods and best practices including the principles of accountability transparency fairness and value-for-money.
• Knowledge of and skills to develop a range of procurement materials including RFx documents.
• Ability to analyze interpret and summarize quantitative and qualitative data and provide clarity to clients when assessing options.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to provide procurement advice to clients.
• Oral communication consultation interpersonal and presentation skills to manage collaborative working relationships interact with all levels of PHOL management/staff and provide expertise in the development of procurement requirements including procurement strategies; develop and present business cases/options involving technical information.
• Oral communication and facilitation skills to chair meetings with proponents.
• Written communication skills to prepare a range of procurement and supply chain related materials including contract documentation for tenders contracts business cases reports and other written documents.

Education and Experience-

• Must hold (in good standing) any of the following procurement designation(s): SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) NIGP-CPP UPPCC CPPO/CPPB or approved equivalent(s).
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a lead role administering high value complex procurements drafting RFx documents and managing contracts with a strong background in contract law preferably in the Public Sector.
• Experience with e-bidding systems (OTP MERX Biddingo Bonfire Bids & Tenders).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Sage Accpac Oracle SAP).
• Proficient in MS Office Word and Excel.

Attributes and Competencies-

• Works within procurement governing directives and policies and principles of accountability transparency fairness and value-for-money.
• Evaluates customer needs for a range of products and services.
• Monitors risk within PHOs procurement function by monitoring compliance with governments directives other pertinent regulations and guidelines.
• Resolves all assigned procurement matters /services and vendor-related issues for assigned procurement projects.
• Monitors changes in market conditions and provides reports to internal clients on current procurements.
• Research options for clients to evaluate goods and services in the market.
• Analyzes established contracts and reviews vendor performance against established terms and conditions and service level agreements.
• Identifies and recommends cost saving strategies and potential vendors.

Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

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