Purchasing Coordinator - Schumacher Board Office

Comp. 25-141

Closing date: 2025-04-24 @ 4:00 pm EST

Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Corporate Board Office, Schumacher Ontario

Start Date: May 26, 2025

Vacancy Details: Non-union Permanent Full Time position

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Purchasing Coordinator organizes and manages procurement within District School Board Ontario North East. The Purchasing Coordinator develops agreements with vendors through an open competitive process, ensures compliance with Broader Public Sector procurement directives and provides guidance to staff regarding purchasing requirements and policies.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Post Secondary education in Business Administration and/or related field
• A designation or certification from a professional purchasing program (CPPB, CPPO, CPP designation or equivalent) considered an asset
• Two (2) years buying experience (ie. Independently prepare, issue, evaluate and award contracts, subject to Supervisor approval) in a computerized purchasing environment preferred
• OPBA Principles Certificate Program an asset

Skill And Ability Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a team member
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an environment subject to tight deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and acts as it relates to Education

Essential Job Requirements

• Strategically develop, post, and advertise Request for Proposals and Request for Tenders in the Board’s electronic tendering system
• Manage process and monitor all Building Services Tenders
• Manage and review all agreements including those placed through the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM)
• Manage and maintain vendor relations with the Board
• Provide support and guidance for purchasing clerks, secretaries, custodians, and other board personnel with their purchasing requirements
• Serving school and departmental needs across the entire district
• Maintain the Boards photocopier fleet, including major maintenance and purchase needs Review Purchase Order run daily and authorize
• Update and maintain accurate vendor catalogues, pricing descriptions, substitutions
• Populate and maintain Purchasing Order files in appropriate archiving record
• Analyze and interpret data from various sources and produce detailed reports as well as identify opportunities to improve efficiency related to purchasing activities.
• Continued commitment to training in best practices in Public Procurement
• Other duties as assigned

Salary: According to the current non-union compensation schedule

Interested Candidates
Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at. Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information
Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).
External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact.

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Cindy Pye-Reasbeck (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-04-08