Procurement Specialist, Clinical Procurement (Program Admin Officer 3)

at  Province of Nova Scotia

Department: Service Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 12-Jul-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

Procurement is a division of the Department of Service Nova Scotia (SNS) 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 supports 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:

• Responsible management of public resources;
• Clear client focus;
• Optimized sourcing solutions; and
• Transparency, compliance, and sustainability accountability to our colleagues and customers.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify opportunities to achieve sustainable cost savings through stakeholder engagement, spend analytics, category market intelligence, etc.;
• Process the total procurement for goods and services as it relates to significant business initiatives which includes, but not limited to, leading and/or supporting strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement and contract management activities;
• Advise, lead and consult regarding supply market trends, sourcing methodologies, leading procurement practices, cost savings opportunities, and sourcing performance progress;
• Assist with negotiations of major government contracts and initiatives is a major role of this position;
• Understand and apply Canadian contract and tendering law plus all relevant acts, regulations and trade agreements as they pertain to the public procurement environment;
• Provide direction to government and the private sector on complex issues of procurement, contracting, negotiation and business relationships;
• Advise client partners on vendor disputes such as providing information and recommendations for resolution; and
• Procure goods and services within the clinical portfolio (clinical/ health goods & services).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years related experience with no less than 2 years experience leading complex RFX in procurement.

Related experience includes:

• Project management;
• Lead end to end RFX;
• Contract drafting;
• Contract negotiation;
• Strategic sourcing;
• Market sounding;

You also have the following skills or work experience:

• Interpersonal and creativity skills, as well as a high degree of diplomacy in providing advice and guidance to senior management, as well as being effective to address/resolve vendor and client complaints and queries;
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate 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;
• Experience in collaboration with demonstrated experience in presentation and negotiation skills;
• Advanced demonstrable time management and organizational skills are required;
• Ability to manage and coordinate meetings with both stakeholders and vendor industry (in-person and virtually);
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and Word; and
• Proven team player working collaboratively with management, peers & client.

Please refer the Job description for details