City of Barrie Looking for Purchasing Agent at Ontario, Canada Full Time

Job Number: PC-23-52

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Location: Barrie, ON (Hybrid)

Salary: $80,935.40 to $97,006.00 per year

Position Closing Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent applies best practices in assessing, recommending and undertaking procurement processes that meet client needs, while also ensuring processes are compliant with the Procurement By-Law, policies and procedures, and applicable regulations, legislation, and trade agreements. In addition to routine procurement processes, the Purchasing Agent also develops and executes complex and/or flexible (non-binding) procurement processes that may be unique and non-routine requiring significant critical thinking, judgment, and collaboration skills. The Purchasing Agent independently supports a client portfolio providing professional expertise and guidance including strategic procurement planning, risk assessment, procurement framework selection, preparation of bid documents (including review of specifications and agreement), management of bid process in a fully electronic bidding environment, negotiation and contract formation. The Purchasing Agent provides advisory support for operational activities related to the Procurement By-law, policies, procedures and protocols, including contract issues and conflict resolution.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

• Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year University Degree in Business related discipline
• Completion of one of the following Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management Designations: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Upon Hire

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience of a minimum of two years in government sector purchasing, independently leading bid processes with a combination of time spent in the field obtaining a designation, plus demonstrated applicable experience after accreditation

Other Important Information

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2023 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 10
• Yearly Salary: $80,935.40 to $97,006.00 per year
• Hourly Pay Rate: $44.47 to $53.30 per hour

Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.

For full details and to apply, visit: https://barrie.hiringplatform.ca/processes/145470-purchasing-agent?locale=en