Senior Bilingual Procurement Officer

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada CMHC Full time

Job Requisition ID: 10339

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Various locations across Canada

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ to $ and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, our mission is clear: to ensure that every Canadian has access to a home that is affordable and meets their needs. We are dedicated to making a significant impact on housing across the country.

Our team is exceptional. We embrace challenges, work collaboratively, and innovate to create lasting solutions in housing.

Benefits of Employment

As a permanent employee, you will enjoy:

  • 5 weeks of vacation.
  • Annual individual performance bonus.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan from day one.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development through training and mentorship.
  • An inclusive workplace culture with Employee Resource Groups.
  • A hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.

Role Overview

As part of the Centralized Procurement team, you will play a crucial role in addressing housing affordability challenges. Your expertise in analysis and negotiation, combined with your ability to build relationships, will be vital in executing strategic sourcing and planning initiatives for complex procurement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with various business units to develop sourcing strategies and provide specialized procurement expertise.
  • Oversee the open tender process and negotiate contracts to secure optimal value for CMHC.
  • Manage supplier relationships and procurement content, addressing any issues that arise.
  • Contribute to the knowledge development of procurement practices within the team.
  • Work with contract management stakeholders to ensure effective processing and resource allocation.
  • Provide insights for setting procurement objectives.
  • Support the creation and management of corporate contracting policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • A post-secondary degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
  • At least five (5) years of experience in public procurement, including a minimum of three years in managing complex bid processes.
  • Strong understanding of public procurement principles, privacy legislation, and trade agreements.
  • A customer-focused approach to procurement and contract management, with a proven ability to influence decisions.
  • Demonstrated success in contract negotiation.
  • Excellent communication skills in both English and French.
  • Strong project management abilities and capacity to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in conducting thorough analyses and applying critical thinking to solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CMHC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all forms. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans, and individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Application Process

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. If selected for an interview, please inform us if you require any accommodations during the process.

We look forward to seeing what you can bring to our organization.

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