City Procurement Specialist: Sourcing & Contracts

City-of-Penticton; Penticton; On-site; CAD 97,205,000 - 108,012,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision

Relocation assistance

3 weeks of vacation starting on dayone

2 weeks paid sick leave

Fitness rebates

Recreation pass

Professional development support

Free on-site parking

Job summary

City of Penticton is seeking a permanent full-time Procurement Associate based in Penticton, B.C. Reporting to the Procurement and Inventory Services Manager, this role supports and administers a broad range of procurement activities for the City, from sourcing goods and coordinating competitive processes to executing purchase orders and contracts.

The successful candidate will partner with City departments to identify requirements, provide guidance on procurement policies, ensure best-value

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement designation is considered an asset.
• Minimum three years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or contract administration.
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver's Licence.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is an asset.
• Experience with Bonfire and Unit4 is preferred.
• Experience administering competitive procurement processes and preparing solicitation documents.

Responsibilities

• Provides procurement guidance and support across the procurement lifecycle.
• Plans and administers competitive procurement processes (RFQ, RFP, NOI, EOI, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with policies, legislation, and trade agreements.
• Leads pre-bid site meetings and issues Q&As/Addenda.
• Performs analyses, evaluates bids, and prepares procurement recommendations.
• Negotiates terms and documents, and manages purchase orders and contracts.
• Maintains contracts, records, and renewal dates; supports supplier performance.
• Coordinates contract execution and required documentation, including insurance and licenses.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Trade agreements

Contract administration

Commercial negotiations

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Forklift operation

Education

Business Administration Diploma/Degree

Supply Chain Management

Related discipline

Tools

Unit4 Business World

Bonfire

Job description

City of Penticton is seeking a permanent full-time Procurement Associate based in Penticton, B.C. Reporting to the Procurement and Inventory Services Manager, this role supports and administers a broad range of procurement activities for the City, from sourcing goods and coordinating competitive processes to executing purchase orders and contracts.

The successful candidate will partner with City departments to identify requirements, provide guidance on procurement policies, ensure best-value