Supply Chain Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)

at  Province of Nova Scotia

Department: Public Works
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 04-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Real Property Division of the Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to all the provincial government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service to project stakeholders and clients by establishing a preliminary budget, developing product specifications, setting timelines for the delivery of goods, and working with suppliers to ensure the necessary products are provided on-time and on-budget.
• Leading and being the key supporting role in the development of the special provisions for tender documents, managing the tendering process which includes but is not limited to coordinating the related plans and specifications for tender call, and developing schedules for tender through liaison with Procurement.
• Prepare purchase orders, document receipt of goods and approve invoices for payment using the procurement and accounting modules of SAP.
• Organize and/or participate in highly collaborative project meetings to ensure all project tasks and deadlines are met.
• Supervise junior staff and/or provide functional guidance and direction to outside stakeholders and public funded entities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

As the ideal candidate, you will require a post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, or Supply Chain. A minimum of 5 years of progressive supply chain experience is required, preferably with a well-rounded knowledge of scheduling, planning, procurement, inventory, and disposal functions. A professional with several years’ experience in supply chain management including scheduling, planning, procurement, inventory, and disposal functions will be considered.
A professional designation/certificate in the supply chain field such as CSCMP, SCMP, NISCL, SMT, P.Log, CCLP or PSPP is considered an asset.
Frequent travel across the province is a requirement of this position; as such, a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle and a clean driving record is required.

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• A strong commitment to customer service.
• Experience in assisting clients with specification development, scanning the market for suitable goods, purchasing, and following orders through to delivery & deficiency resolution
• Strong problem solving and project management competencies
• Experience leading projects
• Experience in managing inventory systems
• The ability to process a large volume of work under tight deadlines

You bring outstanding leadership, diplomacy, project management, and communication skills. You have strong problem-solving and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and demands. You are a highly organized individual who is focused on continuously improving quality and has a solution-focused approach. You are responsive and able to prioritize a high volume of competing and sometimes rapid requests. You are an excellent relationship builder, self-starter, and are effective in working in a team-orientated environment, with the ability to undertake complex assignments without supervision.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Please refer the Job description for details