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• Provides procurement expertise and leadership for the planning, selection and procurement for the wide variety of goods and services required to meet the operating needs of the College.
• Review requests, identify the correct procurement process, review and develop detailed specifications for preparing complex procurement documents, including, Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals, Tenders and contractual documents.
• Advises user departments on purchasing policy, procedures and government regulations as they apply.
• Represents the department in meetings with internal users and with external vendors.
• Determines sources of supply, researches new sources, posts documents to the College website and BC Bid or other electronic bulletin boards.
• Working with the assistance of the Shipper/Receiver, problem solves related problems with goods.
• Performs purchase order close out prior to fiscal year end.
• Assists in instructing and internal training on Colleague Requisition and Approvals modules on one to one basis with end users.
• Works closely with the IT Department to ensure correct hardware and software is ordered. Resolves any issues with IT Department relating to software licensing and terms and conditions of use.
• Works closely with various end user departments to ensure requirements are met.
• Processes software returns and component returns ensuring refund or correct product is received.
• Determines and applies correct PST and GST status on purchase orders.

• Expedites purchase order delivery with suppliers to ensure goods and services are delivered as required.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns from end users and suppliers regarding purchase orders, including contractual and/or accounting problems.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, files, reports and correspondence.
• Interviews vendors relating to their product lines and related services and provides information on how they can access College requirements.
• Performs related work and duties as assigned by the Director of Procurement Services
• Assists, when required, with Shipping, Receiving and Mailroom functions.
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information
• Signs petty cash, timesheets and contracts in the absence of the supervisor
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with internal and external customers such as students and colleagues and vendors and partners.
• Other duties as assigned by Director.

• Recognized one (1) year certificate in completion of a supply chain or other relevant certificate.
• 3 years or more Minimum 3 to 5 years purchasing experience preferably in a public sector environment; or other relevant work experience and supply management education/training.
• Customer service focus
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate ambiguous situations into a structured framework with clearly defined deliverables.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple activities
• Initiative to work independently.