Sourcing Lead - Richmond, Canada - WorkSafeBC

WorkSafeBC

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job requisition number

037420

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Salary

$ $55.57

Posting period

From 01/25/2023 to 02/21/2023

Overview

We are looking for a Sourcing Lead (
Procurement Analyst) to join our Procurement Services department with a focus on executing complex RFx and procurement projects for WorkSafeBC.

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 BC home and occasionally in our Richmond office.

What you'll do

Manage a comprehensive portfolio of complex procurement projects, acting independently to anticipate and respond to problems and client needs, exploring creative and innovative alternatives and developing recommendations
Assist, participate in and lead projects with significant impacts on the organization to address emerging issues
Work with internal stakeholders to develop complex competitive bid processes, develop RFX documents, and manage the procurement process from start to finish including leading contract negotiations
Prepare, write, and review vendor contracts and work with WorkSafeBC Law and Policy department for nonstandard vendor contracts, while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and code of ethics

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

Plan, lead, and facilitate the procurement process in multi-disciplinary procurement project team meetings, and to negotiate complex contracts and services agreements
Use effective communication skills to present information to audiences of varying levels of expertise and respond to questions
Train and motivate individuals and work groups to provide a clear work direction and encourage a high level of customer service
Use project management principles and techniques including estimating costs, identifying resource requirements, establishing timelines, and monitoring progress, and use strong interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholder expectations

Your background and experience

A
Bachelor's degree or a postsecondary 2year diploma in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related discipline
A
minimum of six years of progressive procurement and/or category management experience, that includes experience in a senior position or leading complex procurement projects
A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada

We'll consider equivalent combinations 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 culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more:
Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life.

Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes: