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Buyer IIPosition Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Procurement and Real Estate ServicesEmployee Group: Teamsters Local 31Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T27 $3,734.48 - $4,413.08 bi-weekly Our Procurement and Real Estate Services Department is seeking a Buyer II with experience in strategic sourcing for capital projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in infrastructure projects procurement, which is essential for the functioning of a regional district. This position will be part of a team dedicated to supporting all departments. You are: An experienced procurement professional with strong communications skills, sound knowledge of all applicable regulations and policies, and works well in a fast paced environment. You bring a can-do attitude and are willing to mentor junior Buyers. This role: Reviews and approves purchase strategies, bid documentation and award recommendations of lower-level Buyers and identifies requirements for bid amendments; reviews financial aspects of invitations to tender and requests for proposal prior to release; ensures that tenders and requests for proposal are issued in accordance with governing laws and policies. Provides work direction and training to lower-level Buyers; provides guidance on the interpretation of purchasing policies and procedures. In conjunction with client departments, prepares detailed specifications, tender and proposal documentation and contracts; assists in the preparation of tests of acceptable vendors; arranges for calling of selected and advertised tenders; ensures all information is uniformly distributed; analyzes bids as to value, price, quality, quantity, future availability, past performance, etc. Independently, or in conjunction with client departments, interviews suppliers, negotiates satisfactory price discounts, terms, delivery methods, dates and related items; determines the most appropriate source of supply. Drafts contract language according to precedent; researches and obtains information and material required from a variety of sources; ensures that documentation reflects changes in contract law and participates in the development of new contract clauses to comply with legislative changes. Reviews all formal tenders and requests for proposal to ensure appropriate purchasing treatment, including levels of indemnification and to verify required insurance and bonding certification; administers and monitors awarded product and service contracts. Performs research and analysis of products and services, makes life-cycle costing comparisons, and prepares reports and recommendations on purchasing; recommends and implements procedures to increase efficiency in the buying process. Advises and assists departmental clients and suppliers regarding purchasing problems and requirements, specifications, contracts and details of goods and services to be purchased; liaises with external and internal contacts such as engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, suppliers and lawyers on matters related to the work, and provides advice as required; confers with client departments and outside agencies regarding environmental procurement matters and provides relevant information to purchasing staff; serves as organizational representative to the Metro Vancouver Municipal Purchasing Group. Carries out administrative tasks in support of delegated purchasing systems; approves new cardholders and individual spending limits; oversees clerical processing by department staff. Performs related work as required. To be successful, you have: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of components of a professional designation in supply chain management from a recognized professional association, or equivalent training, plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing municipal purchasing. Thorough know