Senior Purchasing Specialist to procure goods and/or services - RITM0063022

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: Sep 11, 2023
Job End Date: Mar 08, 2024
Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable
Job ID: 131925
Location: Vancouver, Victoria
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S.i. Systems enterprise public sector client is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to procure goods and/or services for their dynamic and detail-oriented team! - RITM0063022


Must reside in BC during the contract period even when working remotely and be ready to report to the office starting in the fall (once a month in the office)


JOB DUTIES:

  • Develop procurement strategy
  • Conduct bids
  • Negotiate contracts
  • Advise junior staff as SME on day-to-day purchasing functions


MUST HAVE SKILLS:

  • Must have 6-10 years’ experience in direct purchasing of goods or services and supply chain
  • Enterprise level experience
  • Supply chain education: Could be SCMA Accreditation or business school courses related to supply chain
  • Experience developing bid documents (RFP/RFIQ/ITT, etc.)
  • Ability to negotiate complex contracts
  • Working knowledge of legal issues as they relate to the procurement of goods and services


NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

  • Created bid/tenders for a public entity
  • Preferably with experience in the service side or in IT
  • Preferably with procurement experience in the public sector