Procurement Manager | Durham OneNet Inc

Procurement Manager

Durham OneNet Inc is an independent Municipal Services Corporation, wholly owned by the Regional Municipality of Durham.   Durham OneNet's mandate is to design, build and operate a fibre-optic backbone network across Durham Region. This network will facilitate faster and more reliable broadband access to Durham Region residents, businesses, and institutions so that they may fully participate, compete, and thrive in the twenty-first century.

We are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

Durham OneNet has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

Procurement Manager – 3 to 4 days / week, One Year Contract with Possible Extension

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, and working very closely with the Operations Team, you will:

• Be responsible for the overall governance of the procurement process and policies for the organization, ensuring that the team always complies with processes and policies
• Review policies, standard contracts and purchasing terms ongoing to ensure they continually meet the needs of the organization
• Provide overall procurement guidance and direction to the Operations Team
• Obtain competitive quotes or proposals through the issuance and management of RFQ’s and RFP's for various network material, equipment and contracted construction services
• Manage and develop supplier relationships in a professional and ethical manner.
• Negotiate and finalize contract terms with suppliers to minimize risk and the total cost of ownership while maximizing the benefit to the company
• Work with suppliers to develop inventory stocking plans to reduce lead times and company inventory levels where appropriate
• Utilize Durham OneNet’s standard contract format for services, working with the Legal department as necessary
• Assist the Operations department with ongoing purchasing
• Inventory and warehousing duties as required 

 About you: 

• At least seven years of procurement experience, ideally in a telecom or utility related construction environment
• Familiar with Outside Plant (fibre optic cable, conduit, enclosures etc.) and Inside Plant (fibre optic customer premise equipment) materials and sources of supply
• Excellent systems knowledge and experience including all Microsoft Office products
• A combination of Public and Private Sector purchasing experience would be an asset
• Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Some level of PMAC accreditation may be considered an asset
• Experience with negotiating commercial contract terms in conjunction with Legal resources
• Ability to review and negotiate Statements of Work
• Skilled problem solver and multi-tasker
• Comfortable and experienced at working with multi-functional teams
• Excellent communications skills
• Flexible and nimble; willing to take on duties and responsibilities that may be outside of the typical procurement function 

Contract Rate: Durham OneNet offers competitive compensation inline with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Conditions of Contract: Prior to the start date, the successful candidate will be required to consent to a Criminal Record check. Proof of education, qualifications and references may be requested.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be con