Procurement Assisstant Jobs

Req ID: 23533
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 1 year
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 06/30/2023
Job Summary
Provide support to the buying teams in the pre-bid, bid and post bid stages as well as administering major processes such as contract execution process and vendor name change process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Bid Request Preparation and Publishing

• Co-ordinate bidding window information between Buyers, Contract Managers and Plan Takers (bidders)
• Ensure bid submission requirements in the bid opportunities website align with the bid request documents
• Provide support to the buyers in preparing bid requests and finalizing project requirements in the bid opportunities website (bids&tenders)

Contract Execution Management (Post-Bid Process)

• Works with Accounts Payable to set up new vendors in SAP, obtaining required forms from vendors
• Sets up signature fields and signature workflow in DocuSign eSignature
• Issue notices of procurement results, fill in standard template agreements, prepare all the required documents and issue notices of contract award to the successful bidders
• Ensure bidder submittals (insurance, WSIB, digital bonds, etc.) are accurate and in accordance with contract and legal requirements and follow up with bidders to expedite necessary documentation

Vendor Administration

• Close out electronic files in accordance with procedures and ensure proper naming convention when organizing procurement files/folders and closing contracts
• Procurement Records Management
• Administer vendor name change process and maintain updated log of vendor name change requests on a regular basis
• Maintain / release sureties in accordance with procedures

General Support

• Order office supplies, provide support to buyers as requested, including setting up meetings, WebEx or teleconference calls
• Provide front line support for procurement inquiries by timely responding to clients on emails and over the phone, following up with team members on outstanding items, and applying the City’s standards and procedures on day to day work
• Provide administrative support to Realty Services, managing phone line and service requests
• Provide back-up support to CBS Administrative Coordinator
• Update databases for city-wide contracts and process expenses in SAP Concur as required

Skills And Qualifications

• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Planning, organizational, interpersonal, time management, verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of public purchasing processes
• Knowledge of SAP and Concur
• Post-secondary education and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 27.90 - $ 37.20
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Hybrid, work from home and ocassionally in the office at Civic Center
Organization Unit: CPS/Procurement Business Process
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Corporate Business Services Division , Procurement Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.