PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST:

($63,393.31 - $73,118.09 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the assigned Manager, the Procurement Specialist uses public procurement guidelines and BC Housing policies, processes, and templates to conduct procurements, assist in managing suppliers and provide recommendations to internal clients (the “client”) engaged in supply chain activities. He/she/they works independently and proactively to support their clients’ procurements and resulting supply contracts which may include but are not limited to: managing solicitations, working collaboratively with the client on solicitations, providing oversight and guidance to the procurement process, and providing recommendations for procurements. The position is responsible for conducting and/or supporting public and selective competitive bids, developing, and implementing strategic procurement strategies for construction/renovations/equipment/services, providing and/or supporting vendor management and developing strong relationships with suppliers and key agencies. The role oversees and facilitates the process supporting the development and issuance of solicitations for the supply of goods and services which involve the strategic, timely and economic acquisition of construction, renovations, equipment, services and supplies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced diploma in operations management, logistics, or other relevant discipline. 
• Considerable related experience in purchasing and/or contract management. 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of procurement and purchasing practices for a variety of supplies and services.
• Sound knowledge of construction purchasing and their contracts.
• Sound knowledge of Canadian construction, tendering and contract law(s), and practices.
• Sound knowledge of Public Procurement requirements and legislation.
• Sound knowledge of construction, building maintenance and repair, including parts and supplies.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions of contracts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize purchasing activities. 
• Ability to write, review and/or edit technical reports, specification terms, solicitations, contracts, Request for Proposals, etc. 
• Ability to work and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to analyze, mitigate, and resolve contractual and supplier performance problems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressures while managing multiple projects.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.  To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.  This information will be used as part of the selection process.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in a meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

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