Specialist, Strategic Procurement and Contract Management

4 weeks ago


Vancouver Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA Island Health Full time

Close Date

Aug. 30 2024

Location

To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800/1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$54.37 - $78.16

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 30 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required?

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Corporate Director, Legal Services, this position is responsible for providing advice on strategic procurement and contracting matters to Legal Services and other internal clients including with respect to pre-planning, planning, contract award, negotiation and contract management processes and related business processes. This responsibility includes supporting Island Health contract managers with the management of the portfolio of Cerner contracts. The Specialist works closely with Island Health stakeholders, including contract specialists and contract managers responsible for strategic contracts, and external parties to support the administration of contract management related duties with an emphasis on risk and compliance for strategic, high value and/or complex initiatives. The Specialist is an expert in strategic procurement and contracting and supports the identification, gathering, analyzing and documenting of business requirements and processes with a view to reduce the risk to the realization of value through the procurement process and lifecycle via the application of procurement and contracting best practices and governance, risk and compliance processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline such as Business Administration and seven (7) years' recent related experience in procurement law, supply chain management, contract management, change management and risk management preferably related to large value strategic and information technology initiatives in the public sector. An applicable and recognized procurement or supply chain designation, in good standing, is preferred and would be considered an asset.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Expert in procurement and contract management
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve with an overall Island Health perspective in alignment with key strategic priorities
  • Highly developed listening skills and the ability to integrate feedback into personal performance and departmental work
  • Ability to understand patterns and trends and translate into process improvements and policy and procedural recommendations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to collaborate effectively
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to organize workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
  • Creativity and flexibility to meet customer needs within legislative and policy constraints
  • Demonstrated judgment, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Computer proficiency using a PC, standard office software such as Word and Excel, and ability to use Access
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

The primary focus of this position will be to support Major Capital/Construction procurement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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