Job Description

Date Posted: 12/30/2022 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Reference No.: 2023-559 Position Type: Full-time Permanent

About us We are an organization driven by purpose. We are obsessed about serving Canadians and we are deeply committed and passionate about protecting their hard-earned money when it matters most. We live our promises and commitments every day by serving Canadians as one, and we have their best interest at heart. We strive to build an inclusive, accepting culture with commitment, determination and a bias for action.
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About the role
As a Procurement Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting procurement-related processes and operations. As a key member of the Procurement team, you will work closely with other members of the team and business units across the organization and will contribute to ensure CDIC is compliant with its Procurement and Contracting Policy and Procedures.


This role can be performed from our Ottawa office, following a hybrid model approach.


We trust you will be up to the challenge

• The Procurement Coordinator works closely with the business units and Contracts Coordinator, supporting the procurement lifecycle, including but not limited to activities related to purchasing, reporting and secondary competitive procurement processes.
• Manages and coordinates the approval and routing of Funding Requests within CDIC\xe2\x80\x99s reporting system (BOARD)s
• Coordinates the creation and revision of existing Funding Requests and assists business units as required.
• Responsible for creating and amending purchase orders in CDIC\xe2\x80\x99s financial system (great plains) and circulating them for approval.
• Responsible for drafting task authorizations and any amendments.
• Assists in the preparation of contractual and procurement documents for tendering, evaluation, and selection of suppliers
• Develops, updates, and maintains a repository of procurement files (SharePoint).
• Assists with the preparation and review of procurement and financial reports and with the development of new reports, as required.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with the business units and provides support related to procurement policies and procedures as needed.
• Supports procurement planning activities and reporting, as required.
• Provides input to the development of procurement training and support the delivery of procurement training within CDIC.
• Provides input into the development and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and templates.
• Supports internal and external audits, as required.

About you You take pride in your work and are passionate about having an impact. You face challenges head-on, are an excellent communicator and collaborator, and act with integrity.
We trust you will bring your expertise

• A post-secondary degree/diploma with a specialization in accounting, finance, procurement, business administration or a related field or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or work experience.
• Over three years\xe2\x80\x99 recent experience working in a business support function in a procurement or finance environment.
• Experience using a financial system or procurement system.
• Experience in resolving contracting, procurement, or similar issues.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize and execute under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong team player and customer service skills.
• Recent experience in federal government procurement and/or purchasing role would be an asset.

Must have Language Requirements: English only (BBB (bilingualism French & English, intermediate level) would be an asset) Security Clearance: Eligibility to obtain a Secret level security clearance
Sound like you? If you are passionate about serving Canadians and see yourself as our future Procurement Specialist please click the "apply now" button below.
CDIC is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and will reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.