Buyer

City of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Calgary is seeking a Buyer committed to public service and collaboration. This role involves managing procurement processes for the Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT)-SE Project, negotiating contracts, and developing strategies to enhance procurement efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or relevant certifications and have experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• 1 year professional procurement experience in a relevant organization.
• Experience in contract law and trade agreements preferred.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement processes in a fair and transparent manner.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage procurement contracts.
• Negotiate and maintain supplier relations.

Skills

RFx development

Competitive bidding

Negotiating

Contract drafting

Supplier management

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or Legal Studies

Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP)

High School diploma with certifications in logistics or procurement

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM)

SAP Ariba

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Buyer, you will follow policies and procedures in support of Supply Management's corporate role while working collaboratively with our clients at Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT)-SE Project. Primary duties include:

• Conduct procurement processes in a fair, open and transparent manner.
• Develop sourcing and contract management strategies, educating and leading the client through the procurement process. This includes management of end-to-end procurements, including but not limited to composing Request For documents (RFx) of all types, facilitating the evaluation, negotiation, and award processes and contract lifecycle maintenance.
• Partner with Business Unit clients to maintain and negotiate additional value add on existing City contracts.
• Apply relevant procurement legislation, trade agreements, and City Policies to procurement processes, strategies and ensure consistency of documentation.
• Develop positive client, supplier, and internal procurement relationships.
• Exercise independent judgment while applying procurement principles and practices.
• Develop actions for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Establish supplier relations; enhance and evaluate contracts.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
• A degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, Legal Studies with at least 1 year professional procurement experience in an organization of similar complexity and diversity; OR
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) with at least 1 year professional procurement experience in an organization of similar complexity and diversity; OR
• A completed 2 year diploma preferably in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or Legal Studies with at least 2 years of professional procurement experience in an organization of similar complexity and diversity; OR
• A High School diploma or equivalency (For example: GED) with a certification in any of the following: Logistics, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS), Supply Management Training (SMT) from Supply Chain Canada, Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or National Education Consulting Inc. level 2, supplemented with at least 3 years of professional procurement experience in an organization of similar complexity and diversity; OR
• A High School diploma and working towards an SCMP Designation with a minimum of 2 courses or workshops completed within last 12 months supplemented with at least 4 years of professional procurement experience in an organization of similar complexity and diversity.
• Experience in RFx development, competitive bidding, negotiating, contract drafting, and supplier management is required.
• Previous experience with PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), SAP Ariba (Sourcing and Contracts) or equivalent enterprise system will be considered an asset.
• Experience in professional public sector procurement, contract law, and trade agreements are preferred.
• Experience in heavy construction and infrastructure procurement will be considered an asset.
• Proactive and positive customer-service approach, while being creative, adaptable, flexible, resilient, and professional with high work standards, strong communication skills and excellent time management.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.