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| Reference #: | 8994 |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, Ontario |
| Date Posted: | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
The Mission of the Procurement Services team is to facilitate the best-value procurement of goods and services for Western departments through the use of strong procurement skill sets, solid win-win supplier negotiations, exemplary customer service and exceptional knowledge of procurement standards and guidelines.
Reporting to the Associate Director Procurement, the Procurement and Contract Specialist is responsible for the effective and economical procurement of any equipment, goods or services required at Western and to assist in determining appropriate operating costs as required by researchers or Department Managers in Faculties and Departments within the University and related corporate entities.
Qualifications
Education:
- University Degree or Community College Diploma preferred in one of the following areas; Supply Chain, Business, Project Management or Accounting
- Pursuing a related professional designation
Experience:
- 3 years' related procurement experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of purchasing ethics, concepts and practices
- Must possess strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop contracts
- Cost and value conscious
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and educate using presentations
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use sound judgment
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office
- Must exhibit strong team work attributes, be open-minded and flexible
- Service oriented with a strong client focus to achieve results
- Conceptually minded
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 8994, by midnight on March 28th, 2017.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
The Mission of the Procurement Services team is to facilitate the best-value procurement of goods and services for Western departments through the use of strong procurement skill sets, solid win-win supplier negotiations, exemplary customer service and exceptional knowledge of procurement standards and guidelines.
Reporting to the Associate Director Procurement, the Procurement and Contract Specialist is responsible for the effective and economical procurement of any equipment, goods or services required at Western and to assist in determining appropriate operating costs as required by researchers or Department Managers in Faculties and Departments within the University and related corporate entities.
Qualifications
Education:
- University Degree or Community College Diploma preferred in one of the following areas; Supply Chain, Business, Project Management or Accounting
- Pursuing a related professional designation
Experience:
- 3 years' related procurement experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of purchasing ethics, concepts and practices
- Must possess strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop contracts
- Cost and value conscious
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and educate using presentations
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use sound judgment
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office
- Must exhibit strong team work attributes, be open-minded and flexible
- Service oriented with a strong client focus to achieve results
- Conceptually minded
Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 8994, by midnight on March 28th, 2017.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
