Commodity Assistant

Peel District School Board; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education board in Mississauga is seeking a Commodity Assistant to support procurement and contract management. The ideal candidate will manage vendor relations, conduct procurement operations, and perform data analysis to ensure compliance. Candidates should have post-secondary education and relevant experience in procurement. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from CA$70,787 to CA$88,485 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Progress toward a professional designation such as CPPB is an asset.
• Experience with negotiation and dealing with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned contracts including corporate mobile devices.
• Conduct informal procurement for low value goods/services.
• Collect and analyze procurement data from multiple systems.

Skills

Proficiency with financial ERP systems

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement portals

Job description

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Peel District School Board provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$70,787.00 / yr - CA$88,485.00 / yr

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves approximately 148,000 students and 17,000+ employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Purchasing, the Commodity Assistant is responsible for supporting various procurement and contract management functions with a focus on procurement compliance, vendor and contract system maintenance, and data analysis. The role involves facilitating informal competitive procurements, managing surplus disposals, maintaining purchasing systems, contract management, procurement activity analysis and reporting, and supporting internal and external stakeholders with procurement guidance. This position ensures adherence to Board purchasing policies and Broader Public Sector directives while delivering value-driven procurement services to user groups.

Key Responsibilities

Contract and Vendor Management :

• Manage assigned contracts, including corporate mobile devices and Amazon Business accounts, providing customer services to users, ensuring compliance, monitoring performance and processes, and addressing user or supplier issues.
• Maintain vendor and item master records in the Financial Information System (FIS), ensuring accuracy and minimizing risk (e.g., fraud, duplicate records).

Procurement Operations :

Conduct informal procurement (e.g. quotes or proposals) for low value goods / services to obtain the best value for money and ensure compliance with Board and BPS policies.

Manage surplus materials disposal processes through Board-approved auction tools.

Communications and Client Support :

Provide timely customer service to schools, departments, and suppliers.

Handle departmental emails, ensuring appropriate routing and prompt responses.

Update and manage purchasing catalogues and internal communications, including website updates and procurement bulletins.

Data Analysis and Reporting :

Collect and analyze procurement data from multiple systems (e.g., FIS, bidding and contract portals, Amazon Business) to identify trends and compliance issues.

Generate reports (monthly / annual procurement activity, exception reports) to support strategic purchasing and audit readiness.

Training and Stakeholder Engagement :

Provide procurement training sessions for user groups.

Liaise with user groups to ensure understanding of procurement processes and support non-compliance resolution.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in business, finance, administration, supply chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in business, operations, procurement or supply chain, preferably in public sector.

Additional Skills & Assets

Progress toward a professional designation such as CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), CSCL (Certified Supply Chain Leader) or CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) would be an asset.

Proficiency with financial ERP systems and procurement portals (e.g., bidding and contract management systems); Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word and SharePoint.

Strong working knowledge of procure-to-pay processes; Knowledge of Broader Public Sector (BPS) procurement and expense directives, and applicable public procurement legislative and policy frameworks would be an asset.

Experience with negotiation and dealing with vendors.

Ability to navigate different systems to extract and analyze data, create reports, and identify compliance trends and opportunities.

Strong organizational skills and communication skills, attention to details and accuracy, ability to meet timelines and maintain confidentiality.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).

Careers with the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check

Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment. Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and / or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their TalentLink account.

Land Acknowledgement

The land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Anishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land. We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms. We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing, Analyst, and Customer Service

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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