Specialist, Procurement

OverviewFNHA Overview The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here.Title: Procurement SpecialistSalary: $66,597 - $83,246 - $91,571 per year (pay range explained below)Contract: 6-month term, with the possibility of extensionHours: 8:30am-4:30pm (core hours 9:00am-3:00pm)Location: Metro Vancouver, Alberni Office — on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).Please note, this role will be relocating to our new office building in North Vancouver on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) land, south of Mount Seymour Parkway in Spring 2027.About The RoleThe Procurement Specialist partners with internal and external clients to determine the procurement method. This position coordinates the vendor selection process; maintains a pre-qualified list of vendors by goods and services category; interfaces and negotiates with suppliers for price and delivery; prepares legal binding documents and oversees full life cycle for the agreement; solicits and analyzes quotations; performs periodic audits of transactions to ensure compliance; prepares management and compliance reports. The role uses independent judgment in resolution of routine and non-routine responsibilities to ensure high quality client services support.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have-EducationThe requirements for this position would typically be acquired through a degree, plus 4 to 6 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, materials management and contract administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Achievement of a Supply Chain Management Professional designation would be a definite asset.ExperienceRFX experience, including RFP, RFQ and RFPQ etc. – minimum of 3 years’ experiencePublic sector procurement experienceContract drafting and managementProven work experience as a Procurement Specialist or similar roleKnowledge And CompetenciesExcellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skillsStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing and resource planning systemsGood working knowledge of purchasing strategiesFor more details, please refer to the Job Specification section of the Job Description.Working at FNHAAs a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing DayAccess to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employmentAnd moreThe First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness, and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal setting.The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours. Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements. The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.How To ApplyIf this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.Closing date: January 31/2026 (at 23:59)Interviews will be held in FebruaryResourcesFor more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-usFor information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land AcknowledgementsIf you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.caFollow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram #J-18808-Ljbffr