Purchasing Officer

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• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $72,242 - $79,650 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $93,951 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Purchasing Services provides procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply management services to faculty and staff for the acquisition of goods and services through open, fair, and competitive processes.

The Purchasing Officer will lead the planning and delivery of procurement services to assigned departments and is responsible for achieving best value in the acquisition of goods and services, while ensuring the integrity of the process and compliance with policy and applicable public sector procurement legislation.

UVic is committed to being a global leader in environmental, social, and institutional sustainability. The Purchasing Officer will be instrumental in implementing sustainable procurement practices. The Purchasing Officer will collaborate with clients to stimulate real action on sustainable procurement and engage suppliers and service providers to meet sustainability criteria.

Reporting to the Director, the Purchasing Officer is one of four procurement professionals providing end-to-end procurement services to clients in all Faculties and departments. As a professional member of the Purchasing Services team, the Purchasing Officer provides expert procurement advice to faculty and administrators and supports delivery of services and initiatives as required to meet service standards and expectations.

Job Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least three years of related work experience in a public sector environment, or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Professional accreditation (SCMA, APICS, or equivalent) and familiarity with public sector procurement law and practices are highly desirable.

In addition, the position requires the following abilities:

• Work and communicate effectively orally and in writing, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, cross-cultural, and public relations skills.
• Excellent team building skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, with in-depth knowledge of procurement related computer systems and tools.

The following are considered assets dependent on specific specialty requirements:

• Background in public sector capital construction procurement, including tenders and CCDC contracts.
• Post-secondary joint procurement.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Scientific equipment purchasing.
• IT Procurement.
• Services Contract formation.
• Customs & Brokerage.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm / Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [emailprotected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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