procurement officer
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August 27, 2024
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Okanagan College
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Okanagan CollegeProcurement OfficerKelowna, BCPosting No. C002907OKANAGAN COLLEGEOkanagan College transforms lives and communities. We are one of Canada's leading colleges. We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees. We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture. We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners. We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.Position Title:Procurement OfficerCompetition Number:C002907Division/Portfolio:Financial ServicesDepartment/Program:Finance DepartmentCampus/Centre:KelownaFlexible Work Options:Eligible for Hybrid WorkYour Opportunity:Reporting directly to the Procurement Services Manager, this Procurement Officer provides value- added purchasing services to the College; conducts the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and construction contracts along with the disposal of obsolete or surplus assets in accordance with the mission, values, goals and policies of Okanagan College; Provides a high standard of customer service and builds strong working relationships with faculty, administrative units and other key stakeholders across the College community; Monitors and advises the Manager of any changes in the marketplace that could significantly impact the College; and leads and implements projects, procedures and system enhancement to achieve departmental and College goals. This position will work directly with other members of the Procurement Services team to share/exchange duties as needed. Significant financial risk and responsibility is associated with this role via the analysis and acceptance of bids, call for tenders and the management of the partnerships of the successful bidders and staff they are supporting.Education and Experience:Completion of Grade 12 and a business/supply chain/finance related diploma; as well as a Supply Chain Management Training program certificate or Public Sector Procurement Program certificate or equivalent. Over 4 years and up to and including 6 years of directly related experience.Functions and Duties:Typical DutiesPlans, coordinates, and delivers on the procurement of goods, services, and construction requirements for a wide variety of commodities and services for Okanagan College. Performs complex purchasing assignments such as those related to capital. Determines the appropriate process (e.g.: Quotation requests, Tenders, Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Requests for Expression of Interest) for the procurement of goods, services and construction that provides the college with the ?best value?. Ensures procurement complies with contract and bid law, policy, and legislation to ensure proper audit and business practices for purchasing and contracts are implemented, monitored, and controlled. Performing market research on the web, on BCBid or via networking in preparation for certain tenders and/or contracts. Prepares and/or assists departments in preparing detailed specifications and prepares bid documents or contracts appropriate to the type of process being utilized. Reviews and evaluates incoming requests for completeness, accuracy of budget signing authorities, appropriate budget application, specification detail and compliance with government regulations, College?s policies and guidelines, tariffs, and tax regulation. Considers appropriateness of procurement based on market trends, supply conditions, time constraints, contract duration and changing sources of supply. Provides guidance and advice for clients when creating appropriate evaluation criteria, weighting and methodology ensuring the evaluation processes adhere to best practices, bid law and policy. Prepares and posts the notices for publication of the calls for tenders on the government?s public tendering website ?BCBid? for review by proponents. Responsible for the efficient procurement workflow by reviewing purchas
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LocationKelowna, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$61,753YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#97491
Advertised until
2024-10-31
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