- Responsible management of public resources;
- Clear client focus;
- Optimized sourcing solutions;
- Transparency, compliance, and sustainability accountability to our colleagues and customers.
- The total procurement process for Construction as it relates to significant business initiatives including, but not limited to, supporting and/or leading strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement, and contract development and management activities.
- Providing advice, leadership and consultation regarding supply market trends, sourcing methodologies, leading procurement practices, and sourcing performance progress.
- Identifying and recommending opportunities to achieve sustainable cost savings through stakeholder engagement, spend analysis, and market intelligence.
- Developing RFX's (RFP, RFSQ, RFQ, RFC) in collaboration with clients and/or subject matter experts, conducting a fair evaluation process, and assisting with or leading negotiations of major Government contracts and initiatives.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders and delivering excellent client service.
- Addressing vendor disputes and/or providing advice and recommendations for dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated end to end previous experience in RFX (RFP, RFSQ, RFQ, RFC) development and process (specifically: writing of solicitation, specification review, Best Value evaluation process and contract development).
- Experience in collaboration, with demonstrated experience in presentation and negotiation skills.
- Experience in project management and team facilitation.
- Capable of shifting perspectives and influencing others through clear, persuasive communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a knack for delivering creative or innovative solutions.
- Capable of exhibiting a high degree of diplomacy in both providing advice and guidance to senior management and effectively addressing/resolving client and vendor queries and complaints.
- Ability to identify, mitigate, and manage risks and disputes that could result in legal action or have the potential to create the perception of distrust in the procurement process.
- Ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and environments.
- Advanced demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
- High proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage and facilitate meetings with both stakeholders and vendor industry (in-person and virtually).
- Completion or partial completion of Certification/Training such as PMAC, PSPP, SCMA,, NIGP.
- Experience in facilities management and construction purchasing.
- Experience in public procurement.
- Experience with SAP (procurement modules) and SAP Ariba.
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
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Procurement Specialist - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada - The Government of Nova Scotia
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Description
Competition # : 43026
Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 06-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Procurement is a division of the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services ("SNSIS") that manages major purchases for departments, agencies, boards and commissions and their complex business needs. In Procurement, we ensure an open and fair purchasing process that maximizes competition and supporting the environment, economy, and society to obtain the best value. We provide the knowledge and expertise required to guide government as it seeks unique, creative, sustainable procurement solutions for complex business needs.
Procurement is changing as a function within the enterprise and as a profession. Our vision is to be the leader in government procurement service delivery, and we will achieve this through integrating an innovative approach in all procurement efforts, resulting in:
About Our Opportunity
In this role you will work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work that will require the capacity to manage various tasks and competing priorities and deadlines. As a Procurement Specialist, reporting to the Category Manager – Goods and Fleet, you are responsible for and/or contribute to strategic sourcing within the Goods and Fleet category. The portfolio within this category primarily focuses on Construction procurement.
The position requires a sound knowledge of Canadian contract and tendering law, plus all relevant acts, regulations, and trade agreements as they pertain to the public procurement environment. Another key mandate is the ability to provide direction to Government and the private sector on complex issues of procurement, contracting, negotiation, and business relationships.
Primary Accountabilities
As the Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for:
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years related experience in procurement; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
You also must have the following skills or work experience:
The following would be considered assets:
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
What We Offer
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2, $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to