Date Posted: 08/20/2023
Req ID: 33546
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: Budget, Planning & Finance
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00055323

Description:

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of humanpotential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning anddiscovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside theMissinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those whowant to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity:

As a Senior Procurement Officer (1 Year Term), you will be part of a team of Procurement experts under Budget, Planning and Finance and will provide the U of T Mississauga community with assistance and information on all Procurement Programs. You will bring a strong understanding of public procurement principles and be able to apply them to various procurement projects across the campus. You will also possess superior verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism. The U of T Mississauga community will rely on your guidance in all things Procurement.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and issuing request for proposals and other tendering documents
Planning and overseeing the settlement of contract terms and the finalization of awards
Developing complex business contracts by applying contract law
Conducting detailed analysis of competitive solicitations
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Serving as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists
Leading seminars and/or workshops

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree plus Professional Designation or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum seven years relevantpublic procurement experience, with at least 4 years leading competitive procurement in the Ontario Broader Public Sector
Demonstrated experience leading open competitive procurement
Experience in contract analysis, review, administrationand negotiation
Experience with computerized purchasing, eProcurement, materials management and financial systems (SAP)
Experience dealing with various levels in the organization
Ability to interpret complex concepts, legislation and communicate these to a variety of stakeholders
Strong ability to identify critical issues and problem solve independently
Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office: Excel (advanced formula & functions, pivottables), Word, PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact and initiative
Ability to work well with others and independently
Confidentiality is mandatory

Assets (Nonessential):

SAP experience is an asset
Knowledge of University Policy and Procedures

To be successful in this role you will be:

Diligent
Efficient
Multi-tasker
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Problem solver
Self-directed
Team player

Closing Date: 09/05/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 16 -- $91,328 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $116,794. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Recruiter: Jessica Aavasalmi

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

This is a one (1) year TERM position.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Senior Procurement Officer (1 Year Term)

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