Responsibilities:
- Purchases goods and/or services in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate requisitions, quotations, agreements, and purchase orders are in place.
- Assists CLS staff with sourcing goods and services by identifying and interacting with potential vendors and obtaining quotations, as needed.
- Processes change orders and resolves procurement-related issues.
- Facilitates P-Card (credit card) transactions and performs reconciliations.
- Sets up vendors in the financial accounting system.
- Supports ReQlogic users through training and troubleshooting.
- Assists in the preparation and issuing of competitive bid documents (e.g., RFP, RFQ, RFT) and procurement contracts.
- Assists with evaluations and conducts post-award monitoring and/or expediting of procurements, as needed.
- Responds to Customs/Importation inquiries and provides recommendations to resolve issues.
- Provides activity updates, written or verbal, as required.
- Maintains procurement files and documentation (electronic and/or paper), including supplier correspondence.
- Participates in the continuous improvement of procurement-related processes.
- Participates in cross-training of other in-scope Finance positions and provides back-up support as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Grade 12 diploma and relevant post-secondary diploma/certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience normally required depending on the position to be filled.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience may be required, or 4 years of CLS experience.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong organizational abilities and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.