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As Purchasing Officer, you will lead the execution of high-dollar value, complex purchasing activities requiring competitive procurement processes for the School of Medicine, as well as strategic procurement initiatives for Information Technology (IT) hardware and software, and other key University commodity portfolios. These portfolios may include enterprise software, technology solutions, professional services, research-related procurements, and other complex goods and services.

Whenever possible, you will investigate, evaluate, present, and implement procurement solutions available through collaborative buying organizations such as Mohawk Medbuy, Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace, Supply Ontario, and others to maximize value and leverage existing agreements. This role will also support procurement projects across other areas of the University, as required.

You'll oversee the full procurement lifecycle from initiation through post-implementation, utilizing standardized templates and computerized i-Procurement systems. Responsibilities include collaborative procurement planning; leading competitive procurement processes; negotiating supplier contracts and agreements; managing supplier relationships in collaboration with clients; providing benchmarking data and procurement analytics; developing second-stage procurement documents under existing Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements; and preparing agreements for goods and services for legal review. These activities will support the University's commitment to open, fair, and transparent procurement processes to ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, applicable public procurement legislation, and trade agreements.

The role will also develop tools, templates, and best practices to support the School of Medicine, IT, and other University departments in effectively utilizing the agreements established through these procurement initiatives and advancing strategic sourcing across key commodity areas.

Please demonstrate in your resume and covering letter how you meet the following position requirements. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree program with over six (6) years of related work experience at a senior procurement level, including experience procuring health care, information technology (IT) hardware and software, and other goods and services within the public sector.
• Experience purchasing goods and services for the health care education sector, the health care sector in Ontario, IT hardware and software, and other strategic commodity categories, utilizing collaborative buying organizations (e.g., Mohawk Medbuy, OECM, Supply Ontario) is preferred.
• Experience operating in a public procurement environment, preferably with an Ontario Ministry/Agency or other Broader Public Sector (BPS) or public sector organization.
• Working knowledge of public trade agreements and procurement legislation, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and the BPS Procurement Directive.
• Completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or another recognized procurement or supply chain certification is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent, high-value and complex competitive procurement projects across health care, IT hardware and software, and other commodity categories.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic sourcing skills, with experience drafting and negotiating complex long-term agreements and managing Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements and supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Strong computer skills, including experience using automated procurement systems (e.g., Oracle), Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word and Excel), databases, and electronic communication tools.
• Considerable knowledge of procurement systems, processes, policies, procedures, insurance, legal, and contractual requirements within the university or broader public sector, including procurement of IT solutions and other complex commodity categories.
• Strong client service skills with the ability to understand business needs, provide strategic procurement advice, and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop competitive procurement documents (e.g., RFQ, RFP, RFI, and NRFP), prepare procurement recommendations, conduct cost analyses, and provide guidance on procurement policies and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, exercising initiative, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.