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The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s top 10 research universities\xe2\x80\x94our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today\xe2\x80\x99s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place. Everyone\'s contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong!

About the Faculty of Social Sciences

The FSS comprises nine departments, schools and institutes, which offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in both English and French. With its 10,000 students, 260 full-time professors, and wide array of programs and research centres, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the University of Ottawa. Its graduate students are supervised by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty\'s masters and Ph.D. programs. Along with its complement of about 100 administrative employees, the faculty is proud to provide a collaborative working environment that inspires new ideas, encourages creative ingenuity, and promotes excellence.

Position purpose:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Finance, is responsible for the timely purchasing of goods and services of the business unit, up to $100K. Ensures cost effectiveness, quality, expenses eligibility and compliance with policies and procedures. Facilitates all purchases, reception and payment of transactions in collaboration with Finance and Procurement Services. Acts as a resource person for members of the faculty or service regarding procurement processes.

What you will bring:
Supply Chain Management Diploma, Certification, or minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service.

Experience or knowledge of university procurement policies and procedures

Experience or knowledge of Broader Public Sector procurement legislation

Knowledge of procurement with research grants (CFI, CIHR, NSERC others) me be an asset

Knowledge of tax and customs legislation and regulations

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities

Experience purchasing supplies and scientific equipment an asset

Knowledge of rules and practices in the safe transportation and handling of dangerous goods an asset

Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation on occupational health and safety, environmental protection and the transportation of dangerous goods an asset

Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying policies and regulations

Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

Experience using computer systems and software

Initiative, self-reliance, good judgment

Bilingualism \xe2\x80\x93 English and French (oral and written)

Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realise an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.

Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.