Officer, Procurement

CityofOttawa•Ottawa, ON

7d•CA$85,948 - CA$104,577•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Branch manages the public procurement process to ensure competitive, fair and transparent acquisition of goods and services reflecting industry best practices to effectively meet the needs of the City's business lines. You are responsible to: plan, organize and manage complex procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services; and manage contracts and provide guidance for an assigned organizational unit on behalf of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Police, and the Ottawa Public Library in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law, the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, and related Federal and Provincial Legislation.

Requirements

Completion of 3 year university degree or community college diploma in business administration, public administration or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of related experience
Knowledge of all aspects of supply management, procurement, inventory and contract administration.
Knowledge of contract law, the laws of competitive bidding, recent legal decisions setting new precedent and evolving case law.
Knowledge of relevant legislation (City of Ottawa - Purchasing Bylaw, City of Ottawa - Procurement, Policies & Procedures Manual and Federal & Provincial Legislation, i.e. Trade Agreements).
Knowledge of City government structure and responsibilities.
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Analytical and Creative Thinking skills
Research skills
Conflict Resolution skills
Ability to analyze problems and identify the appropriate solutions.
Decisiveness.
Effective Interactive Communication with all levels of staff, vendors and elected officials.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and promote a team environment.
Ability to evaluate services.
Ability to analyze procurement data and identify patterns.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply methods, conduct research, analyze results and propose recommendations.
Organizational and time management skills.
Sound judgment.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
Tact, discretion and persuasiveness.
English oral, reading, writing proficiency.
French oral, reading, writing proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Professional Purchasing Designation (CSCMP, CPPO, CPPB or related certification) is an asset

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and manage complex procurement activities related to the acquisition of goods and services.
Manage contracts and provide guidance for an assigned organizational unit on behalf of the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Police, and the Ottawa Public Library in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law, the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, and related Federal and Provincial Legislation.