Manager, Procurement Services - Richmond, Canada - WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job requisition number

037810

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Posting period

From 03/20/2023 to 04/14/2023

Overview

Are you a procurement professional with experience in contract management and leading a purchasing team? We are looking for a
Manager, Procurement Services to provide leadership to a team responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of goods and services and implementation of purchasing policies and programs to our internal clients.

In this role, you'll effectively manage general procurement services and support areas that require third party provider or supplier contractual agreements.

How you'll make a difference:

You'll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.'s workers' compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.

Where you'll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a
hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you'll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you'll do

Ensure that purchasing policies, procedures, and standards are appropriately implemented and that funds for the procurement of goods and services are properly tendered
Promote a customerfocused and serviceoriented approach in providing services to external and internal customers
Lead your team to maintain high levels of service and achieve objectives by creating a supportive working environment and promoting effective communication and teamwork
Develop and implement operational objectives and action plans, monitor quality and quantity of work, and ensure adequate service levels and operating standards are maintained
Facilitate the creation and development of competitive processes and third party provider/supplier contract agreements and manage processes and communication involving agreements with service providers and suppliers
Work with clients to offer creative business solutions

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

Think strategically and execute an action plan to achieve objectives
Create a work environment that encourages and supports the development and success of individuals on your team, enabling them to contribute to the team and reach their maximum potential
Use welldeveloped verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information, influence others, build relationships, and work collaboratively

Your background and experience

A
university
degree in business administration, economics, supply chain management, or other relevant field of study
A
minimum of 5 years of experience in a computerized supply chain/purchasing environment with experience in competitive bidding and contract management
Experience in public procurement is preferred
Professional certification from a recognized and accredited supply management associate or institute
Working knowledge of business management principles and practices
Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset

We'll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

Successfully meet two different criminal record clearances; one of which meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders.

We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability.

When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work.

We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work