Procurement Manager - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:146901**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Bethune Building - QEII**
Department:SCO Procurement CZ**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: MGMT/NON-Union
Management/Non Union

Position
Posting Closing Date:25-Jan-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Operations, the Procurement Manager is responsible for supporting provincially integrated processes and assisting the lead, design and development of all supply chain related processes, plans and policies to support the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of all Nova Scotia Health (NSH) services and programs.

The Procurement Manager has zone level responsibility for the following corporate programs and services: purchasing, Health PRO, contract compliance and relationship management, as they relate to the NSH supply chain service and customers.

The Procurement Manager provides leadership in the operation of Integrated Supply Chain service, ensuring high quality service and client relations consistent with polices, controls and strategic operational planning.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Undergraduate degree in a related field is required.
Minimum of Five (5) years' management experience with directing and overseeing the supply chain activities within a large scale organization is required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Recognized Professional Supply Chain Designation (CPP/SCMP) is an asset
Strong leadership skills.
Coaches and motivates team members to optimize team effectiveness.
Excellent communication skills along with strong financial, conceptual and analytical skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Possesses a solid understanding of supply chain process and key performance indicators
Experience with, and a high understanding of ITdriven supply chain
Ability to delegate issues to team leads and staff
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in working with health care practitioners
Occasional travel to other sites or throughout the province is required (primarily sameday travel)
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Permanent, Fulltime position, 75 hrs biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $47.07 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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