Job Vacancy - Purchasing Agent - Red river College

Purchasing Agent Ancillary Services Finance & Administration Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career. Together, we are going places. Duties: Reporting to the Manager, Materials Management, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of assigned commodities including: review and edit requisitions; research and promote environmentally preferred goods and services; ensure all policies and guidelines are adhered to; advertise requirements on an electronic tendering system or issue tenders directly to vendors; review and evaluate tenders; negotiate price, terms and conditions for agreements and contracts; provide assistance to user departments in the preparation of complex requisitions; interview trade representatives and visit vendor plants, warehouses and facilities; establish and maintain effective working relations with all clients and vendors. Qualifications Required:  Must be enrolled in the Purchasing Management of Canada (PMAC) development program and/or have relevant post-secondary education with procurement experience  Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills  Proven ability to work in a team environment  Proficient in Word and Excel  Valid Manitoba driver’s license  Cultural sensitivity  Commitment to lifelong learning Assets:  General knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Conditions of Employment:  Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Competition Number: 2013-128 Closing Date: August 30, 2013 Salary: $47,680 to $65,231 per annum Apply to: Red River College C410 - 2055 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 Fax: 204-694-0750 e-mail: humanresources@rrc.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.rrc.ca/employment, http://www.rrc.ca/hiringprocess, www.rrc.ca/peopleplan & www.rrc.ca/about