Category Lead

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

**Category Lead**:
PM3 Planning Program Analyst 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Corporate and Specialty Categories, Procurement & Supply Chain

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40779

Salary(s): PM3 $68,995.00 - $86,717.00 per year

Closing Date: March 26, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

The Category Lead is responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative procurement category management strategies.
The incumbent provides expertise on all aspects of procurement and category management activities.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Completion of post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain or a related field or completion of a professional procurement designation. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Several years’ experience in a procurement environment or a similar industry which includes a combination of tendering, evaluation strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract award and contract management.
- Experience researching, analysing complex information and making recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
- Experience with project management tools and techniques to plan and manage a large portfolio or a diverse program which consists of strategic procurement projects.
- Ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing, strategizing, documenting and communicating project plans and/or business requirements.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills.

**Desired**:

- Understanding of trade agreements and provincial legislation as it relates to public procurement.

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Manager Category Management, the Category Lead’s key responsibilities are to;
- Leading and implementing complex category initiatives, including overseeing all procurement and project management activities within those categories.
- Monitor ongoing complex procurement projects, practices and strategies to promote standardization and process improvement across departments.
- Researching, analysing and making recommendations for best practices and performance standards, synthesizing many data points into meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Interpreting legislation, policy, and agreements to provide procurement guidance and support to stakeholders.
- Develop partnerships with other departments and agencies across government.
- Advertisement # 40779
- Service Centre 3
- Human Resource Services
- 600-155 Carlton Street
- Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3H8
- Phone: 204-945-8819
- Fax: 204-948-3382

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.


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