Requisition ID: 222666
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose:

Contributes to the overall success of the Real Estate Department in Canada and globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives.

The Buyer will be responsible for the day to day management of issuing Purchasing Orders, including working closing with Bank approved vendors, and internal Real Estate team members.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Management of contracts, on boarding of vendors, working within the Banks Risk Management and Procurement Guidelines and management of data entry into to COUPA, Smart Buy and ICERTIS Contract Manager (ICM).
• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Provide all areas of the Bank (Domestic, International, E.O. departments) with the most efficient, economical methods of purchasing the required materials/services, meeting both Bank and client/ user defined specifications, standards and policies.
• Creating, issuing and evaluating competitive tenders and subsequently awarding/issuing purchase orders/contracts within signing limits. All other business to be referred directly to the Senior Finance Manager Real Estate for authorization.
• Develop and maintain commodity data and information with respect to their assigned responsibilities and the Bank's requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate vendor/commodity information records which will provide appropriate documentation of purchase activity.
• Managing and approving vendor catalogues on the procurement platform and ensuring correct information is uploaded by the vendor in terms of product descriptions, pricing and ETA's.
• Providing an effective, efficient liaison with the accounting department.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We'd love to work with you if you have:

• A proven track record of working in a fast-paced purchasing environment and be able to pivot to support various asks and pressures associated with the demands of the position.
• Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Thorough and working knowledge of business practices and must have the ability to develop innovative ways to acquire a wide range of goods and services in a cost-effective manner.
• Strong negotiation skills and judgment are necessary to ensure all major purchases reflect the best interests of the Bank, as well as strong analytical skills to define problems, develop solutions, evaluate alternatives, formulate recommendations and implement strategies under the guidance of the Senior Finance Manager. Must have good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy, especially when dealing with Senior Management and/or emergency situations.
• The incumbent must have more than a functional working knowledge of computers.
• The commodities assigned may vary in complexity from small office contracts to large, multimillion-dollar contracts and as such, the incumbent must have good working knowledge of all commodities to assist the Senior Finance Manager in negotiation and implementation strategy.
• The incumbent must have acquired sufficient environmental knowledge with respect to sustainable development, the three R's (i.e. Recycling, Reusing and Reducing), waste management and their impacts on purchasing in the Bank and with its vendors, enough to infuse responsible contract terms and conditions consistent with the corporate environmental policy and direction as established by the Senior Finance Manager.

Work Arrangement:

Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Limited travel domestically/internationally/globally.

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That is why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.