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| Reference #: | 30942 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | May 31, 2023 |
Job Description
Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 30
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
In support of the academic, research and service objectives of Western’s community, Financial Services:
- Provides excellence in financial management and reporting
- Provides quality support, guidance and consultation
- Promotes effective stewardship of funds
Our vision is to be recognized as the strategic and innovative leader in financial services for higher education. Procurement Services facilitates the best-value procurement of goods and services in support of the research community and the campus at large through the use of strong procurement skill sets, solid win-win supplier negotiations, exemplary customer service and exceptional knowledge of procurement standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
The Director, Procurement Services will develop a shared vision and lead procurement strategies to ensure that highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered to the University community. The role will strive to implement innovative ideas to help the university pursue its strategic priorities, increase efficiencies, minimize costs and maximize value for budget units and research grants. The Director is responsible for leading the strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, logistics and day-to-day operations of the University's procurement department. This key role will provide leadership and support to procurement staff and work closely with cross-functional teams on procurement initiatives. The role will develop, implement, and monitor procurement processes, and ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Business Management/Administration
- Supply Chain Management, Project Management or Accounting Professional Designation
- Graduate Degree in Business Management/Administration or other relevant field preferred
Experience:
- 10 years’ experience working in a diversified and complex public procurement environment
- 5 years’ management experience with involvement in strategic and innovative planning, developing and
managing budgets, managing staff and performance, negotiating contracts and change management would be
an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of financial principles, financial budgeting, tax legislation, customs and contract law, purchasing ethics, concepts and practices
- Analytical skills in the areas of financial and business management to draft budget proposals, forecast expenses and monitor relevant accounts
- Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative and financial processes that are in line with the University’s mission and balance competing priorities
- Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
- Ability to organize and effectively manage financial and human resources needed to achieve results
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
- Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results
- Ability to foster the long-term learning and development of staff through coaching, managing performance, and mentoring
- Compelling and persuasive communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University
- Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
- Capacity to handle risk and uncertainty, while being decisive in ambiguous situations
- Ability to exercise tact and good judgment, and skillfully negotiate, bargain, compromise and conciliate as required
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #30942 by midnight on 2023/06/26
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 30
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
In support of the academic, research and service objectives of Western’s community, Financial Services:
- Provides excellence in financial management and reporting
- Provides quality support, guidance and consultation
- Promotes effective stewardship of funds
Our vision is to be recognized as the strategic and innovative leader in financial services for higher education. Procurement Services facilitates the best-value procurement of goods and services in support of the research community and the campus at large through the use of strong procurement skill sets, solid win-win supplier negotiations, exemplary customer service and exceptional knowledge of procurement standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
The Director, Procurement Services will develop a shared vision and lead procurement strategies to ensure that highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered to the University community. The role will strive to implement innovative ideas to help the university pursue its strategic priorities, increase efficiencies, minimize costs and maximize value for budget units and research grants. The Director is responsible for leading the strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, logistics and day-to-day operations of the University's procurement department. This key role will provide leadership and support to procurement staff and work closely with cross-functional teams on procurement initiatives. The role will develop, implement, and monitor procurement processes, and ensure compliance with legislation and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Business Management/Administration
- Supply Chain Management, Project Management or Accounting Professional Designation
- Graduate Degree in Business Management/Administration or other relevant field preferred
Experience:
- 10 years’ experience working in a diversified and complex public procurement environment
- 5 years’ management experience with involvement in strategic and innovative planning, developing and
managing budgets, managing staff and performance, negotiating contracts and change management would be
an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of financial principles, financial budgeting, tax legislation, customs and contract law, purchasing ethics, concepts and practices
- Analytical skills in the areas of financial and business management to draft budget proposals, forecast expenses and monitor relevant accounts
- Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative and financial processes that are in line with the University’s mission and balance competing priorities
- Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
- Ability to organize and effectively manage financial and human resources needed to achieve results
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
- Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results
- Ability to foster the long-term learning and development of staff through coaching, managing performance, and mentoring
- Compelling and persuasive communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University
- Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
- Capacity to handle risk and uncertainty, while being decisive in ambiguous situations
- Ability to exercise tact and good judgment, and skillfully negotiate, bargain, compromise and conciliate as required
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #30942 by midnight on 2023/06/26
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
