Senior Procurement Officer

Location

Victoria, BC | Canada

Job description

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time  

Union: MOVEUP  

Monthly Salary Range: MoveUp Group 12 , MIN $7,445.00- MAX $8,931.00is available through annual general wage/step increases.

Recruitment Range : MIN $7,445 – STEP 3 $8,267.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):  03/24/2024  

Are we right for you...

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, real-time trip planning, and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you'll be doing...

As the successful candidate, you will perform a variety of purchasing services involving major and medium level expenditures, long term or unique goods and services. Your primary focus will be to carry out the following core functions for the division:

• Administer complex multi-phase supply initiatives and issue and oversee the execution of Professional and General Services contracts.
• Develop, in consultation with user departments procurement documents
• Manage the competitive bid process with regards to acquisitions for revenue and non-revenue vehicles, capital equipment, construction, services, and materials including a variety of public procurement processes to support BC Transit
• Provide technical advice and guidance to departmental staff engaged in performing similar or associated procurement work
• As required, assists in the introduction of new products or services.

Our team contributes to a variety of exciting projects including:

• Battery electric buses
• Electronic fare collection system
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses
• Construction of environmentally friendly facilities
• Regional transit system

To view the full job description for this position, please click here .

What you'll bring to the table...

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

Education

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or other relevant field
• APICS, Supply Chain or Procurement certifications is an asset

You are well versed in the document driven side of procurement, as you will go beyond sending bids or tenders out to companies for quotes. You are someone who can drive the process, working with Project Managers and developing requirement, deliverables, outcomes and negotiations, from start to finish. You have worked on a variety of projects, ranging from four months to two years, and in varying scale. Public experience would be an asset, as you will be working with trade agreements, so understanding trade and administrative law is essential, as well as understanding how contracts work.

 
What soft skills will be crucial for success in this role?

• Self-motivated, team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment
• Solid relationship management and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a focus on listening and questioning
• Ability to conduct research into issues and problems as required
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Keen attention to detail coupled with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement 
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place between  April 4th and 8th .
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
• Testing and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo dation or have questions, please let us know.

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