Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

CL4 Purchasing Coordinator

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Contract and Purchasing Services, Corporate and Strategic Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42728

Salary(s): CL4 $53,864.00 - $62,886.00 per year

Closing Date: May 16, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Contract and Purchasing Services (CPS) promotes Manitoba Justice's vision and mission by supporting safe and just communities and public confidence by providing Manitoba Justice with guidance and continuous improvement of purchasing processes, standards, capacity and cost savings. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and resume. See below for further instructions.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Enhanced Security Screening - Level 2

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience performing a full range of administrative duties, as well as providing excellent customer service.
• Experience in purchasing.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulation, along with an understanding of administrative protocols and financial procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience making decisions independently and working under minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with other departmental staff, internal and external government agencies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) or equivalent programs.

Duties:

Under the supervision of the Director of Contract and Purchasing Services, which is comprised of two streams: purchasing services and contract management (fee for service, consultant, grants and continuing service agreements), the incumbent is responsible for providing purchasing services for the department of Justice, through a variety of purchasing activities that include; operational, non-operational purchases of goods and services, material research and recommendation, cost analysis, guidance on purchasing planning based on department needs in relation to government goals and objectives; and the co-ordination and renewal of annual purchase orders and monitoring of departmental outline agreements (contracts) for goods and services. The position works directly with the Director, Purchasing Coordinators, Program Coordinators of special programs and services and various Corporate & Strategic Services staff and is responsible for providing purchasing advice, guidance, direction and assistance through the analysis and interpretation of government-wide and department policy and procedures, on a branch, divisional or departmental level to approximately 256 purchasing roles. The position is also responsible for trouble-shooting, delivering SAP, purchasing and procedural training and designing new training modules and materials for the department's purchasing staff.

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