Procurement Specialist

6 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

Job Summary

The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Officer to join its Finance & Asset Management team. As a key member of the procurement department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the acquisition of goods, services, and construction required for the municipality and its agencies, boards, and commissions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the procurement cycle for the procurement of goods, services, and construction
  • Interpret and apply appropriate procurement policies, guidelines, and procedures and monitor and report on compliance with the HRM Procurement Policy
  • Conduct sourcing and spend analysis and recommend purchasing strategies, including evaluation approaches and criteria
  • Contribute to the recommendation of award of contract, preparing contract documents, and directing contract renewal processes
  • Identify and participate in cooperative and collaborative procurement opportunities
  • Identify and apply requirements of the HRM Social Value Framework and Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Recognize and apply metrics and measurements to track procurement performance
  • Recognize and apply risk mitigation strategies, including consideration of municipal funding and budget cycles
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager with assigned portfolio work
  • Assist in preparing responses to vendor disputes and protests
  • Provide/facilitate debriefing opportunities for unsuccessful bidders
  • Organize and review solicitation file contents
  • Provide advice related to Contractor/Supplier performance and compliance

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or college diploma with a focus on Business, Law, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or an acceptable combination of education and previous work experience
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience in procurement or supply chain management
  • Experience using automated sourcing solutions and/or ERP to procurement processes
  • Completed courses in public procurement
  • Experience in municipal government or a related sector is preferred
  • Experience working in a highly structured and unionized environment is preferred

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

  • Informal Leadership and Communications
  • Business/Financial Acumen
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Aptitude for Technology
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service (Internal and External)
  • Adaptability and Creative Thinking

Competencies

  • Valuing Diversity
  • Organizing & Planning
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Value & Ethics
  • Communications
  • Networking/Relationship Building
  • Risk Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Teamwork & Cooperation

Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.


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