Description
PASS - Manager of Supply and Administrative Services
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.
General Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Superintendent of Corporate Services, this challenging position will be responsible for ensuring our schools and administrators have access to quality goods and services to support teaching and learning. Specific responsibilities include:
Managing the sourcing and procurement of quality goods and services
Collaborating with system stakeholders to ensure service delivery meets system objectives
Managing the acquisition of furniture and equipment for new schools and new classrooms
Developing, implementing, and maintaining purchasing procedures to support fair, transparent, and accountable purchasing processes in accordance with industry best practices, and Board of Trustees policy
Ensuring the Board is complaint with trade agreements, provincial purchasing directives, and any other prevailing legislation
Preparing reports for senior management and when required, the province
Monitoring technical trends, developments, and advances in the areas of procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, purchasing systems, and public tender processes
Managing supplier performance
Seeking out shared services agreements or collaborative purchasing opportunities that benefit the Board
Managing the board’s print shop, school courier, mail room, as well as custodial staff and parking at the Catholic Education Centre
Working with budget holders to ensure purchases do not exceed budget allocations
Preparing and managing a central purchasing budget which is aligned to multi-year plans
Managing the disposition of assets when they are no longer needed
Supporting facility services with the timely issuance of tenders for construction projects
Working with Planning Department staff on the purchase, sale, or rental of school facilities
Supervision and development of department staff
Other duties as assigned
M inimum Requirements:
Diploma or degree in a business-related field
Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) purchasing designation (Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB))
8+ years’ experience in a similar role
Demonstrated proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications including working collaboratively with others using Microsoft Teams
Advanced analytical skills
Advanced knowledge and understanding of business processes and supply chain management,
Excellent negotiation and change management skills
Excellent communication and language skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take timely action where required
Desirable Assets:
School board or other public sector experience
Advanced knowledge and experience with current purchasing systems such as Sparkrock365
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
Salary Range: PASS Level 12: $113,207.00 - $133,310.00 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment.
Hours of Work : Permanent full-time based on 35 hours per week/52 weeks per year
Location(s): Catholic Education Centre; 35 Weber St. Kitchener
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.
Application Process:
Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com
Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 7:00 pm EST.)
In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/
Applications will be accepted until July 17, 2024 at 4 PM
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.
At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy , and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.
