Procurement Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Procurement Specialist:

HG1 (Housing Purchasing/Agent 1) - Under review

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Corporate Compliance and Risk Management, Manitoba Housing

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40223

Salary(s): HG1 $58, $70,244.00 per year

Closing Date:
January 13, 2023

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 Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

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

If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, this is a great opportunity to join our team.

One of our roles is to promote community development and create opportunities for people to engage in activities that promote well-being and social inclusion where they live.

Housing is integral to this process and we strive to safeguard an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing in communities across Manitoba, particularly for those of low and moderate income or those with specialized needs.

It is also our role to sustain and improve the

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Qualifications:

Essential:

Relevant postsecondary education, completion of a professional procurement designation or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience in a range of procurement processes such as developing and implementing procurement procedures, issuing bid documents, monitoring supplier performance, and enforcing contract terms and conditions.
Experience in contract administration within a procurement environment.
Effective written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise and organized manner for various stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to resolve issues where discretion and independent judgement is necessary.
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills

Duties:

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering procurement and contract administration services across Manitoba Housing, while ensuring that Manitoba Housing's policies, procedures and guidelines are being followed.

The incumbent is also responsible for researching, analyzing and providing recommendations for procurement policy, and creating process development and improvement to reduce risk exposure and improve compliance across Manitoba Housing.

The incumbent is a part of the Procurement Services team within the Corporate Compliance and Risk Management (CCRM) Branch, working to ensure the facilitation of efficient and effective methods of procurement, provide guidance and quality oversight, and perform supplier management for the organization.

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