City of Winnipeg’s Corporate Finance Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Buyer 2. City of Winnipeg’s Corporate Finance Department is central to the city’s fiscal management. Specializing in financial planning, budgeting, and revenue oversight, it ensures responsible allocation of resources. As a crucial component of municipal governance, it plays a vital role in maintaining Winnipeg’s financial stability. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, it contributes to Winnipeg’s reputation as a well-managed city in the market. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Winnipeg
Department: Corporate Finance
Position: Buyer 2
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $1194.47 – $1505.58 weekly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time
Employee Group: CUPE
Location: 185 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1J3, Canada
Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Job ID: 124138
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Successful completion of the following within (SCC) accreditation program (4 Principles courses or 4 thirteen-week Module Credit(s) – 4 seminars, or 2 Interactive Workshops)
Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of purchasing experience with experience in development of contracts, specification writing and contract administration
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have ability to work under pressure, set priorities, organize work, and work in a team atmosphere
- The candidates should have ability to attend meetings at alternate locations
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have an equivalent combination of education and experience
- The candidates should attain S.C.M.P. within 48 months of the start date and a Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License
- The candidates should have previous experience in drafting requests for proposals, contracts, specifications, and administering contracts for a wide range of goods and services
- The candidates should have excellent verbal communication skills are expected from the candidates and demonstrate excellent written communication skills and good mathematical skills
- The candidates should have decision-making and analytical skills that can be applied directly to actual workplace situations, including the ability to solve difficult problems, analyze and evaluate information, identify and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and draw sound conclusions
- The candidates should have proficiency in working with a variety of automation programs, including communications, spreadsheets, and databases
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of research methods and the ability to use computer-based analytical methods and forecasting models
- The candidates should have thorough knowledge of, and previous experience applying, purchasing principles and practices, Canadian business law, and the ability to identify opportunities and risks
- The candidates should maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada and a Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to establish and administer contracts for the purchase of a wide variety of goods and/or services to satisfy the needs of the City, providing guidance to junior staff and clerical staff
- The candidates should be able to determine City requirements through consultation with other Branches, Divisions, and Departments
- The candidates should be able to develop and maintain bid solicitation documents, contracts, and specifications for goods and services, including Expressions of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualification (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Tenders
- The candidates should be able to assist and guide a cross-functional team through a comprehensive evaluation of proposals using weighted evaluation criteria and determining their applicability
- The candidates should be able to interview bidders and inspect products, equipment, and facilities to determine the qualifications of bidders and mentor Contract Administrators related to evaluation and negotiation
- The candidates should be able to negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, and award or recommend the award of contracts and review documents developed by user departments
- The candidates should be able to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of goods and services and maintain accurate and comprehensive reference resources, including sources of supply and forecasting long-term factors such as price and availability
- The candidates should be able to conduct a market assessment of potential sourcing initiatives and able to monitor factors having long-term effects on commodities, such as regulatory requirements, the general economy, and industrial trends
- The candidates should be able to assist in the development and maintenance of databases, including but not limited to: a supplier registry file, contract follow-up file, commodity file, catalogue file, cost-saving reports, supplier performance, and Division performance parameters
- The candidates should be able to assist in developing systems and procedures, such as ordering, payment processing, standard clauses, and forms
Benefits:
- The candidates will get employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!