Manager Procurement - AD08-10W

Manager, Procurement
Salary Range: $57,470 - $71,837

Reporting to the Vice-President, Operations & Business Development, the manager will be responsible for the effective acquisitions of goods and services on behalf of the campus, in an open, fair, ethical and professional manner ensuring compliance with various and changing Provincial and Federal statutes, and College and University policies. He/she will hire, train and orient new staff to the department and provide leadership and direction to the purchasing team.

The Manager, Procurement will:

• Negotiate significant purchases orders and contracts, formal requests for proposal processes and numerous quotation requests from campus suppliers
• Ensure the provision of professional procurement services to the campus community by delivering strategic initiatives that impact the organization in a responsible and positive manner. 
• Co-ordinate and direct teams in the development and vision relative to the design and delivery of complex technological solutions relative to the broad functions the department. For example, web based on-line procurement, e-procurement, etc.
• Accountable for the direction and development of policies practices in procurement
• As government legislation and laws change, it is incumbent's responsibility to interpret and inform Senior Administration of potential institutional liability and responsibility.
• Develop and application of tender policy, documents and contracts that legally bind the college/university.
• On behalf of the campus, supports the implementation of relative legislative requirements and subsequent compliance. For example, Controlled Goods Act, Agreement on Internal Trade, Transportation of Hazardous Goods Act, Administrative Monetary Penalties Systems (AMPS by CCRA).
• Provides consultation with respect to the development and delivery of campus-wide training programs relative to procurement and contracts.
• Provides effective and efficient service to the campus.  The Incumbent is the source of expert resource services regarding campus procurement policies and procedures, supply options, changing business practices and contract management procedures.  The incumbent has extensive interactions with the campus community and must "add value" to each acquisition. 

The Incumbent is also responsible for the review of business processes campus wide with the intent on recommending continually improving processes to increase productivity and decrease cost.  The incumbent will:

Work co-operatively with other campus departments (e.g. Facilities, IT) to ensure effective and efficient operations.  A good working relationship with all departments on campus is considered critical
accountable for the review of business processes to ensure the proper level of control is exercised campus wide
analyze, re-engineer and recommend the  implementation of new business processes and controls.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in purchasing including a minimum of two years experience at the supervisory level. He/she will possess a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration or related field. The successful candidate will possess a PMAC (C.P.P.) accreditation and will possess excellent problem solving and communication skills.  The incumbent's expertise will include strong financial system and software package skills (i.e. Access, Excel, etc.), excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and planning skills.  He/she will be a team player, with the ability to multi-task, evaluate issues and provide alternative solutions.  In addition, the incumbent will be a self-starter, proactive, service oriented and able to remain calm under pressure. 

Interested candidates may submit a resume to jobs@durhamcollege.ca quoting competition AD08-10W.  Applications will be received until suitable candidates are found.