Under the general direction of the Assistant Secretary Treasurer or designate, provides procurement expertise related to the acquisition of goods, materials and services for the School District. This includes assessing needs, working with end users to create detailed specifications, using a variety of competitive bidding methods and negotiating single source contracts. The position ensures that purchasing decisions are defensible, ethical and the best overall value to the School District.
For more details or to apply, please see attachment (click here).
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May 7, 2012 9:10 am
The Cascadia Chapter Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 30th. If you are interested in a position on the Board or a committee, or would like more information about the responsibilities of each Officer, please contact the Chair of the Nominations Committee, John Braybrook at jbraybro@uvic.ca.
Following the AGM, please stay with us for a light dinner buffet 5:30 and a presentation. This year we are pleased to welcome our National Representative, Bobbi L. Matthews, CPPO, CPPB, Senior Manager, Administrative Services, Port of Portland. The fee is $25 for Chapter Members and $40 for Non-Chapter Members and you can register with PayPal, below. Please note: there is no fee to attend the AGM.
Location: The University Club of Victoria, University of Victoria, W Campus Way, Victoria, BC Map
We look forward to seeing you there!
This year we look forward to offering two professional development opportunities. Registration can be made online with credit card through NIGP or by fax – refer to the links below. Please note that payment must be received two (2) weeks before the seminar start date and we can only confirm these offerings with guaranteed numbers.
Receive a $25 early registration discount by registering 60 or more days in advance of the course. A late fee of $50 will be assessed for those registrations received within 30 days of the course.
Effective Contract Writing – September 26/27
Presented by: Mike Kolodisner, CPPO
Contact hours: 16
UPPCC recertification points: 2
Many purchasing professionals are required to organize, write and interpret contracts. This session is designed to cover the structure and meaning of enforceable contracts. Contracts have a logical sequence and specific contract provisions. By learning the basics and rules for improvement, the principles become manageable. The seminar will offer tips and tricks on the language that can be used when writing contracts for any entity.
NIGP National Members – $650 Non-Members – $850
More info or register: http://www.nigp.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=NIGP&WebCode=InstEvent&Reg_evt_key=cd9cbc65-7503-4a02-8bdc-108f6152bf4d
Contracting for Construction Services – November 28/29
Presented by: Nancy Przymus, CPPO, CPPB
Contact hours: 16
UPPCC recertification points: 2
Procurement is no loner merely the sourcing agent for the materials and services necessary to support construction programs. Increasingly purchasing agents must also shoulder the responsibilities of contract and program managers. What are the non-procurement functions, activities and policies associated with construction management that purchasing agents should be familiar with as their role expands? This seminar examines the many processes and techniques that contribute to successful public works projects.
NIGP National Members – $650 Non-Members – $850
More info or register: http://www.nigp.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=NIGP&WebCode=InstEvent&Reg_evt_key=100572a2-dd4c-4430-acbf-1356ddbb76e3
If you would like more information on these courses, please contact the local Seminar Coordinator, Anna Becker via email at anna.becker@ccpurchasing.com.
Last night at our March event, as part of Purchasing Month, Cindy Seymour, SCMP, President, Cascadia Chapter presented Ken Babich, CPPO with an award in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the success of Cascadia Chapter. John Braybrook, CPPB and Vice President, Cascadia Chapter highlighted Ken’s contributions which include being one of the original founders of the Chapter, as well as starting Chapters in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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