Senior Buyer

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time

Work Location: Work from home - Thunder Bay

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Purchasing agents and officers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: Min: CAD $31.13/Hr. & Max: CAD $38.14/Hr.

Hours/Week: 35

Closing Date / Apply By: 8/7/2024

Start Date: 8/11/2024

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor – Supply Management, you will be responsible for leading the procurement of those commodities assigned in accordance with the City of Thunder Bay Procurement By-law 113-2011 and provide technical guidance and support on matters related to the processes.

Some of the accountabilities for this role are:

1. Prepares and summarizes competitive bids and drafts Purchase Orders in accordance with policies as defined by the Manager – Supply Management.
2. Maintains an awareness of price structures, Trade Agreements, relevant Legislation, Sales Tax, and other Tax applications.
3. Prepares, issues, and facilitates all steps within a procurement process (i.e. all RFx, EOI, Single/Sole Source), from scope review, to development, through contract award/execution.
4. Authorizes and participates in emergency purchases of material, equipment, and services within established guidelines.
5. Identifies and reports on opportunities to consolidate spend and competitively procure goods/services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Minimum secondary school graduation or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
2. Supply Chain Management Association’s (SCMA) Certificate in Supply Management, or Ontario Public Buyers Association’s (OPBA) Public Purchasing Certificate;
3. Three (3) years’ experience in the purchasing field and related purchasing procedures with a broad knowledge of industrial commodities.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can enjoy:

1. Work from Home opportunities.
2. Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan.
3. Great paid vacation and holidays.
4. Fantastic employee family assistance program (EFAP).
5. Great employee wellness program.
6. Supportive career progression opportunities.
7. Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning).
8. Voluntary leave purchase plan (optional - purchase 5 additional leave days).

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

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