IT Procurement Specialist

Job Ad #: 100-26-007

• Manage the procurement of all IT products and services related to technology for the organization and approved partners, including;
  • Undertake product research, including potential suppliers and competitive products
  • Identify suppliers of goods and services
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
  • Liaise with suppliers and vendors regarding updates and details of goods and maintain vendor relationships
  • Initiate Requests for Purchase (POs and credit) and other procurement documents (RFPs, Contracts, renewals, etc.) 
  • Manage and maintain contracts with vendors
  • Ensure compliance with related laws and regulations 
• Develop, maintain, and enforce shipping and receiving IT orders
  • Analyze invoices to ensure the accuracy of goods delivered
• Develop, maintain, and enforce an IT asset management process
  • Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
• Engage with other department leads, managers, or directors to assist with IT purchasing needs and provide updates on the status of orders
• Attend meetings to ensure any contractual obligations are favourable to the company
• Work closely with the team to understand the details of procurement requirements
• Identify, head, and oversee complex sourcing IT projects consisting of software, hardware, maintenance, replenishment, etc.
• Create and maintain budgets for IT projects related to purchasing
• Assist the IT Manager in planning the purchasing budget
• Develop and maintain IT procurement business goals and objectives
• Develop IT sourcing strategies
• Work on the tendering process for obtaining goods or services
• Travel to communities to assist schools with IT purchasing, where required
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution with a relevant degree or certificate in business, accounting, or technology; 
• Minimum five (5) years of related and relevant work experience;
• Strong understanding of business processes; 
• Strong numeracy and financial skills; 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365;
• Experience with RFP processes would be an asset;
• Virtual Certified Professional (VCP) designation would be a benefit;
• Ability to investigate, analyze, assess, and solve issues;
• Great negotiator with interpersonal and communication;
• Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to adapt and work under pressure;
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines;
• Professional behaviours that personify a strong work ethic;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in an interdisciplinary team of professionals;
• Ability to speak a First Nations Language would be an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment;
• Ability to travel to First Nation communities within Manitoba.

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