Category Lead - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Category Lead:

PM3 Planning Program Analyst 3

Regular/full-time

(Open until filled)

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Corporate and Specialty Categories, Procurement & Supply Chain

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42113

Salary(s): PM3 $68, $86,717.00 per year

Closing Date:
January 25, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

The Category Lead is responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative procurement category management strategies.
The incumbent provides expertise on all aspects of procurement and category management activities.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

Completion of postsecondary education in Business, Supply Chain or a related field or completion of a professional procurement designation. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
Several years' experience in a procurement environment or a similar industry which includes a combination of tendering, evaluation strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award and contract management
Experience researching, analysing complex information and making recommendations to stakeholders and senior management
Experience with project management tools and techniques to plan and manage a large portfolio or a diverse program which consists of strategic procurement projects
Ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing, strategizing, documenting and communicating project plans and/or business requirements
Strong written communication skills
Strong verbal communication skills

Desired:

Understanding of trade agreements and provincial legislation as it relates to public procurement

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager Category Management, the Category Lead's key responsibilities are to;

Leading and implementing complex category initiatives, including overseeing all procurement and project management activities within those categories
Monitor ongoing complex procurement projects, practices and strategies to promote standardization and process improvement across departments
Researching, analysing and making recommendations for best practices and performance standards, synthesizing many data points into meaningful insights and recommendations.
Interpreting legislation, policy, and agreements to provide procurement guidance and support to stakeholders
Develop partnerships with other departments and agencies across government

Advertisement # 4211

Talent Acquisition
Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services

Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone:
Fax:

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.