Purchasing Analyst

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Are you interested in taking your Purchasing career to the next level? Do you pride yourself on your agility and ability to perform your work with a high degree of accuracy? Is giving excellent customer service second nature to you? If this sounds like you, then Corporate Procurement and Supply Services would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst who can exercise judgment, diplomacy and confidentiality with respect to procurement processes ensuring integrity and best value for the City.

With a Focus On The City Of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments To Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated And Excellent, You Will

Your success will be measured by achieving results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way.

• Complete market research and analysis to understand industry trends and best purchasing practices
• Extract and analyze significant volume of data from various sources including SAP Ariba, SAP ECC and other sources to improve KPIs, ensure compliance activities and quality checks of purchasing activities
• Propose recommendations and initiate solutions related to purchasing activities
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations on low value, non contracted sourcing activities, and on automated purchases across multiple ordering locations within SCM group
• Create and review Purchase Orders (PO) and related changes for completeness, accuracy and compliance with directives and procedures and forward for approval where above delegated authority
• Contact suppliers to expedite POs or resolve discrepancies
• Submit recommendations, reports, and supporting documentation to the Manager for review when purchases are within delegated authority
• Work with business areas to compose and prepare various procurement documents of low value, complexity and risk, and manages the process; obtain sign-off of procurement plan and documents from the Manager, where required
• Ensure supplier meets Specification Requirements, and maintain EAN accuracy. Recommend improvement or assist business areas in further development or improvement
• Issue and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitational and Non-Competitive Procurements including development and issue of addenda; deal with bidder/proponent questions/request for clarifications and any other issues
• Review assigned requisitions and documentation for completeness and action; request/determine additional information needed
• Create/generate ad hoc reports e.g. SAP and/or SPA reports for expiring agreements, spend analysis, supplier activity
• Provide best practices guidance and responds to inquiries from members of the purchasing team
• Perform other duties as required
• High School Diploma AND a Supply Management Training (SMT) Diploma from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or equivalent. A minimum of four (4) years’ diversified procurement, contract management, and/or supply chain management experience OR
• A minimum completion of level 2 towards the SCMP designation from the SCMA or two-year post-secondary diploma (or higher) in public administration, public policy, supply chain, business, procurement, or related field AND a minimum of four (4) years’ directly related work experience performing a procurement/contract management/supply chain role OR
• High School Diploma AND a minimum of six (6) years’ directly related work experience performing a procurement/contract management/supply chain role. Educational and experience equivalencies may be considered at the Opportunity Concept level
• Strong knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, policies, procedures, procurement, competitive bidding and contract laws, trade agreements and various procurement strategies/approaches
• Understanding of the implication of purchasing activities and how they affect other areas such as Warehousing, Inventory Management, and SCM business partners
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace applications
• Excellent computer skills; ability to learn, utilize, and update various databases, programs and ERP systems such as SAP, S4 Hana and Ariba contract and procurement modules
• Commodity knowledge and expertise (depending on the position may be looking for specialized commodity expertise e.g. IT or construction)
• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and completeness of files/documentation
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and conflicting priorities while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with colleagues, business areas and suppliers
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested
  

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca

Up to one (1) temporary full time position for up to 4 months in duration and may be extended for up to 11 months in duration

Hours of Work: 40.00 hours per week; Monday to Friday

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

Salary: $31.909 - $39.922 (Hourly); $66,625.990 - $83,357.140 (Annually)

Opportunity Concept Salary: $24.340 - $30.481 (Hourly); $50,820.980 - $63,642.340 (Annually)

Opportunity Concept Level: Those candidates possessing a high school diploma without the requisite Job Level combination of training and years of directly related or diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management experience may be considered at the Opportunity Concept Level.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RM/RA

Up to 4 months, may go up to 11 months

Classification Title

Buyer 8h

Posting Date

Mar 29, 2023

Closing Date

Apr 5, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

1

Union

CSU 52

Department

Corporate Procurement and Supply Services

Work Location(s)

Richard Paterson Garage, 5710 - 86 St