A Brief Overview
This position provides subject matter expertise for the procurement process including approving purchase orders, confirming proper signing authority, developing delivery schedules, negotiating terms with suppliers, and preparing contracts. This position sources qualified vendors and ensures there is an opportunity for competition for university business. This position develops relationships with internal clients and external suppliers. This position also evaluates vendor performance, confirming expectations are met, and resolving issues as they occur.

What you will do
• Provides subject matter expertise for the procurement process including approving purchase orders, confirming proper signing authority, developing delivery schedules, negotiating terms with suppliers, and preparing contracts.
• Sources qualified vendors and ensures there is an opportunity for competition for university business.
• Develops relationships with internal clients and external suppliers.
• Acts as a resource to researchers, staff, students, and external partners regarding procurement policies, systems, and procedures.
• Evaluates vendor performance, confirming expectations are met, and resolving issues as they occur.
• Organizes and/or attends workshops and events, including annual supplier shows, lunch and learn sessions, and training sessions.
• Prepares a variety of communication materials, including presentations, debriefs, and website information.
• Maintains procurement records and files.

Required Education
• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Required Experience
• More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements
• Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.