Ville : Toronto

Catégorie :

Industrie : Government

Employeur : City of Toronto

Job ID: 26347
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Purchasing & Materials Management, Program Support & Policy Development
Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary (18 months)
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $42.09 - $46.12
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week 
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1 
Posting Period: 18-MAR-2022 to 1-APR-2022

The Purchasing & Materials Management Division is a critical function within the City of Toronto’s complex multi-site, multi-division and multi-stakeholder environment, partnering with all City divisions, designated agencies and corporations in order to procure goods and services at the best value. As part of its commitment to ensuring open, fair, equitable and accessible business processes and practices, the Division utilizes a fair and transparent procurement process, provides leadership and quality customer service, and implements the highest standards of business ethics across the organization.
 

Reporting to the Project Director, Procurement Transformation, the Research Analyst 1 will support key division-wide priorities and initiatives working on assignments and will support business practice analysis and reporting or analytic reviews that drive changes to improve service delivery.
 

Major Responsibilities:
 

• Conducts research and analysis on topics involving best practice procurement methods, SAP Ariba module best practice, reporting, analytics.
• Develops and administers questionnaires.
• Writes reports based on research and analysis for Senior Management; documents findings, supporting data, and recommendations. Identifies and monitors operational information via analysis of inbound inquires and issues.
• Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets information/findings to develop recommendations for improvement to existing projects, policies and processes.
• Develops theories, concepts and objectives for new work, processes and services.
• Identifies and monitors work related requests, resolve procurement topic related enquires from divisions and supplier market and triage inbound work to appropriate resources. 
• Provides policy analysis and research support on a broad range of procurement and system related procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of data/information management systems, support information management including the set-up, review and support maintenance of project products, preparing for divisional knowledge transfer.
• Attends meetings with stakeholders and client groups; networks with other Divisions
• Support communication efforts including ongoing updates to internal and external landing pages
• Provides research support to other initiatives, contributes to the AODA compliance work required to support the project
   

Key Qualifications:
Post-secondary education related to Business, Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

1. Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline (e.g., public administration, business administration, data science) or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
2. Considerable experience in the application of a wide range of research methodologies and practices including survey design, performance measurement and program evaluation.
3. Experience in purchasing and related research, analysis, and interpretation of data, statistical reporting, coupled with strong analytical and organizational skills.
4. Considerable Experience with a variety of software packages including SAP, Ariba Sourcing, Contract Management, Spend Module or Supplier Lifecycle Performance, and Microsoft Excel
5. Experience preparing clear and succinct correspondence and presentations.
    

You must also have:
 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, in combination with the ability to perform duties under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of City's purchasing procedures and policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills to perform calculations and review/ and interpret reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A team player with analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
 

Social and Environmentally Responsible Procurements:

Through its procurement process, the City of Toronto is committed to creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth through the City's Social Procurement Program which encourages supplier diversity and the implementation of workforce development. Learn more about the City's Social Procurement Program on the City's website at: https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/doing-business-with-the-city/social-procurement-program/

In addition, The City is also committed to increasing the development, awareness and purchase of environmentally preferred products that are less harmful to the environment. Learn more about the City's Environmentally Responsible Procurement Policy at: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8e27-environment_procurement.pdf

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
 

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
 

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.