Supply Services Manager *Please note that we will only consider applications received online. Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM Job ID: C10-29 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Purchasing & Supply Services Department Job Description: We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self motivated professional with proven skills and experience in customer service and supply delivery, while working in a fast-paced environment to compliment our Purchasing & Supply Services Department. We are seeking a leader committed to continuous improvement, working with internal customers and staff to assist in the transformation in delivery of supply services. This role involves assisting the Manager, Purchasing & Supply Services in directing the operations of the Division. Duties: Specific responsibilities will include: • Assists the Manager-Purchasing & Supply Services in directing the operations of the Division and acts for the Senior Purchaser/Contracts Administrator in the latter's absence. • Provides leadership to build a staff team committed to continuous improvement and maximizing value in providing customer service. • Organizes and directs storekeeping and inventory operations, controls, and systems. • Develops and implements new and/or improved methods, work processes , and related systems and procedures to improve supply to user departments to improve operational efficiencies, maximize budget impact, and provide best value. • Purchases and expedites the delivery of a wide variety of supplies, material, equipment, and services required by the City. • Establishes supply service solutions that maximize value to the City, through user consultation, implementation of best practices, competitive processes, negotiation and appropriate agreements • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts. Educational Requirements: You bring a minimum of three years related experience as a senior purchaser with prior supervisory experience in a unionized environment; you are a registered Certified Professional Purchaser under the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, and hold a P.M.A.C. Certificate of Membership. Salary: Depends on experience. Additional Information: If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! Please visit our website at http://www.abbotsford.ca/careers for further information on this and other available opportunities. Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.abbotsford.ca/careers by March 22, 2010. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca Opening Date: March 4, 2010 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 22, 2010 04:30 PM Back