Director, Procurement

7 months ago


Burnaby, Canada PHSA Full time

**Director, Procurement**

Standardization, BC Clinical & Support Services

Burnaby, BC

**_ Location flexible at one of our BC locations, Prince George, Kelowna, Victoria or Burnaby._**

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.

The Director, Procurement reports to the Provincial Director and is responsible for the leadership, planning and overall implementation of integrated province-wide order processing activities and of all processes related to medical & surgical supplies procurement for the Province. Aligning to PHSA’s mandate, strategic initiatives, and policies, the Director oversees the centralized order management system, and advises internal leaders and staff across BC on the implementation and evaluation of financial, human and physical resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization. The role develops and implements opportunities for continuous improvement to all areas of operations and resources across the Province and ensures requirements of the organization are met efficiently and cost effectively, while focusing on client experience and patient care.

Working with Health Authority partners, suppliers, and outside contractors, the Director negotiates on behalf of PHSA, interprets and directs order management policy and represents PHSA Procurement at regular operational review meetings with external organizations as required; participates on committees as appropriate at provincial and national levels. The Director fosters a culture of continuous improvement and motivates staff to achieve department and organizational goals and recruits and implements methods to measure and assess employee performance.

**What you’ll do**
- Participates in the strategic planning process related to procurement and order management in the Province; develops and implements short and long range procurement and order management plans, goals and objectives in collaboration with the Provincial Director and Senior Executives; ensures such plans support the vision, goals and strategic plans of the PHSA.
- Develops the specifications for reports on additional metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Reviews and manages overall team performance (including base services, benefits, and other financial performance criteria) and assists the team leaders in developing process improvement strategies.
- Provides leadership and direction to assigned team leads related to recruitment and selection, training and orientation, interpretation of policies, procedures and collective agreements, mentoring, performance planning and performance management including discipline as necessary within their teams.
- Develops and recommends an organizational structure to reflect the operational needs of PHSA; implements methods to measure and assess employee performance.
- In consultation with the Provincial Director plans and manages all financial requirements including budget, expenditures, and overage to ensure efficient, effective and economical delivery of services. Recommends policies, procedures and systems to ensure prudent management of financial resources to support the service delivery contract with the service partner as appropriate.
- Plans and manages the development, implementation and review of order management policies, methods, standards and procedures in alignment with PHSA philosophies and practices; evaluates and effects changes as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective service delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manages and controls order management operations across all the sites in BC, ensuring its integrity and efficiency is maintained. Advises internal leaders and staff across BC on the implementation and evaluation of financial, human and physical resource allocation.
- Manages, administers and serves as the primary operational contact for all order related matters including product recalls, emergency and pandemic response, and order planning; consults internally with senior leaders; monitors and evaluates overall provision of services.
- Develops, plans and implements operating budgets including budget preparation, authorization, control and reporting of expenditures, ensuring the efficient utilization of financial resources.
- Interprets and provides policy direction related order management across the Health Authorities in the Province.
- Ensures t



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