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The Finance Department is seeking a highly skilled, service-oriented individual for the position of Purchasing Officer.  The successful candidate will provide timely and accurate services and perform the following duties:

• Provide timely and efficient operations of the purchasing department.
• Responsible for sourcing and negotiating prices on equipment, goods and services that support »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵwide needs.
• Administer and reconcile accounts (FedEx, UPS).
• Responsible to develop and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Receive requisitions, check for accuracy and purchase supplies from requisitions.
• Contact vendors and obtain pricing quotations.
• Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories to search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.
• Enter and approve purchase orders, follow up on delivery and communicate supply problems to appropriate departments.
• Meet salespersons and communicate any new products to user departments.
• Review and verify purchase order prices to invoice prices and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor all outstanding purchase orders and requisitions to ensure fulfillment or cancellation without loss of funds.
• Provide recommendations to staff on furniture, equipment, etc. purchases.
• Administer Staples Preferred/Advantage accounts.
• Create, maintain and track spending on institutional projects.
• Other duties as required.

• Post-secondary diploma/certificate in Accounting or Business with three years progressive related experience in a fast-paced environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered.
• Knowledge of commodity tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office with strong skills in Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills, including initiative, problem solving and follow through.
• The ability to work well independently and with others while meeting regular and unplanned deadlines.
• Experience using Oracle Financial's would be considered an asset.
• Broad knowledge of the »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵenvironment, policies and operating procedures related to purchasing processes would be considered an asset.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references by email, quoting the competition number #25-88

Human Resources
Montgomery Hall
t: 902.566.9514
careers@hollandcollege.com

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