Procurement Services Coordinator - Permanent Full-Time - Brantford (1.0 FTE)
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Date: 1 week ago
City: Brantford, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Procurement Services Coordinator
Permanent Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday - 12 months Position (1.0 FTE)
Salary range: $84,532 to $96,058
Start date: Immediately; Duration: Permanent
Procurement Services is responsible to provide professional procurement services for all schools and supporting departments within the Board. The Procurement Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all procurement activities in accordance with Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Given the central nature of Business Services, it is imperative the Procurement Services Coordinator work in collaboration and cooperation with schools and other departments to build and execute oversight mechanisms for the procurement services of the Board to make certain that efficient and effective practices are active.
Prerequisites For Position
If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please inform our Human Resources department at or 519-756-6505. The application package is available in accessible formats upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: [email protected]
www.bhncdsb.ca
Permanent Full-time - 35 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday - 12 months Position (1.0 FTE)
Salary range: $84,532 to $96,058
Start date: Immediately; Duration: Permanent
Procurement Services is responsible to provide professional procurement services for all schools and supporting departments within the Board. The Procurement Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all procurement activities in accordance with Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Given the central nature of Business Services, it is imperative the Procurement Services Coordinator work in collaboration and cooperation with schools and other departments to build and execute oversight mechanisms for the procurement services of the Board to make certain that efficient and effective practices are active.
Prerequisites For Position
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related Business or Supply Chain field.
- Completion, or near completion, of the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) and/or Supply Chain Canada (CSCMP) and/or certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)/Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or equivalent.A certificate in Risk Management is considered an asset.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a complex purchasing environment or similar or related experience – preferably in the public sector.
- Experience with public procurement policy framework used n procuring a wide range of commodities, services, consulting, IT, Facilities and construction.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with contract law, competitive bidding, Construction Act, Trade Agreements and other legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and re-prioritizing is required. Analytical problem solving and investigative research skills are essential. Confidentiality of a broad range of business information is paramount.
- Strong written and oral communication, presentation and negotiation skills to convey information, prepare notes, conduct debriefs, prepare documents and run training sessions for internal clients of all levels, stakeholders and the vendor community. Attention to detail is critical.
- Advanced understanding and skill in use of financial information (preferably familiar with edsembli FIN financial system), bids&tenders e-tendering platform, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc.), and other e-commerce applications.
- Valid driver license and vehicle.
- Provide guidance and support to staff on procurement related activities and review/audit these activities to ensure compliance with all related policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
- Oversee the procurement process (end to end) through the development/administration of competitive bid documents (specs, evaluation criteria, site meetings) e-tendering, preparation of detailed analysis and required reporting to staff and others as required.
- Review Purchase Orders in accordance with the Procurement Policy to ensure completeness, compliance and appropriate vendor selection.
- Administer the Board’s P-card program and review all activity for compliance and areas for improvement.
- Provide contract management (review current and renewals) and support for contract creation and minimum requirements.
- Oversee the Board’s vendor performance program to ensure quality vendor relationships are maintained and end users are supported.
- Monitor technical trends, development and advances in the areas of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, purchasing systems and competitive bid processes to support continuous improvement in Procurement Services.
- Analyze spend data as a means to increase efficiency, effectiveness and transparency within the Board’s supply chain.
- Actively participate with other public sector agencies to develop collaborative procurement ventures and to remain current on best practices, market conditions, and other related issues and information.
- Review e-commerce tools to promote efficiencies in the ordering and delivery of goods and services to sites.
- Support the Buyer in maintaining the staff intranet to ensure current procurement related information is up to date and available for staff to refer to in their day-to-day procurement needs.
- Provide direction to the Buyer as required and in the absence of the Manager of Procurement & Risk Management Services.
- Assist the Manager of Procurement & Risk Management Services with the Board’s Risk Management and Accountability framework.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of Procurement & Risk Management Services.
If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please inform our Human Resources department at or 519-756-6505. The application package is available in accessible formats upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 E: [email protected]
www.bhncdsb.ca
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