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College of the North Atlantic; Stephenville; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic seeks an experienced procurement professional to provide public procurement services and purchasing support for faculty and staff. The role involves reviewing requisitions in PeopleSoft, issuing procurement documents, and resolving purchasing issues to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

The successful candidate will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, maintain compliance with Newfoundland and Labrador procurement practices, and support CNA's

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration required; equivalencies considered.
• Experience with procurement processes and supplier communications preferred.
• Knowledge of public procurement in NL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide public procurement services and purchasing support to faculty and staff.
• Review, assess, and process purchase requisitions through PeopleSoft.
• Prepare and issue procurement documents to obtain goods and services meeting CNA needs.
• Analyze and resolve purchasing issues including pricing discrepancies and delays.
• Communicate with vendors on product availability, pricing, schedules and confirmations.
• Support procurement services across College of the North Atlantic.

Skills

Public procurement

Purchasing requisitions

Vendor liaison

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

SCMP (asset)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Salary Information

CG27 - $47,301.80 - $52,306.80 per annum.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide public procurement services and purchasing support to faculty and staff throughout College of the North Atlantic.


• Review, assess, and process purchase requisitions through PeopleSoft.


• Prepare and issue requests for quotes, invitations to tender, requests for proposals, and other competitive procurement documents, as appropriate, to obtain goods and services that meet the College's operational and institutional needs.


• Analyze, investigate, and resolve purchasing-related issues, including discrepancies in requisitions, pricing errors, incomplete documentation, supplier concerns, delayed deliveries, incorrect shipments, and invoice or purchase order discrepancies.


• Respond to inquiries from internal staff regarding the status of requisitions, purchase orders, and outstanding orders.


• Communicate and liaise with vendors and suppliers regarding product availability, pricing, specifications, order confirmations, delivery schedules, backorders, substitutions, and other matters affecting the timely provision of goods and services.


• Perform other purchasing, procurement, administrative, and related duties as required to support the effective delivery of procurement services throughout College of the North Atlantic.

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Business Administration ( equivalencies will be considered ).


• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) ( asset).


• Related experience in procurement and purchasing, including processing purchase requisitions, obtaining quotes, preparing procurement documents, communicating with suppliers, and/or resolving purchasing issues.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of public procurement and purchasing in Newfoundland and Labrador .


• Knowledge of computer applications.


• Ability to effectively exchange information.


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.


• Ability to manage time and tasks.


• Ability to work in a confidential environment.


• Professionalism.


• Interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.


• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Headquarters - Stephenville.


• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.


• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.


• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.


• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).


• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.


• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.


• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.


• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail] .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!