Senior Procurement Specialist
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for coordinating the procurement activities of a buying group, assisting and supporting the Procurement Manager on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for gathering information related to contract costing, analysis, statistical reporting, and acting as a liaison between the vendor and end users. They will also perform contract maintenance by monitoring and evaluating buying decision rationale, contract value, and expiry dates.
The Senior Buyer will assist and support the Procurement Manager when necessary and be responsible for preparing requests for quotations for goods and services that fall under public procurement thresholds. They will also be responsible for contract creation and amending Agreements.
To facilitate the public tendering process, the Senior Buyer will work with the department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, Province of Nova Scotia, and internal stakeholders to coordinate meetings and associated documentation required for the RFP.
The Senior Buyer will provide Provincial Health Care facilities and associated departments with goods and services on a daily basis at the best possible price, while also providing expertise in regards to those items focusing on patient safety and comfort first and foremost.
The successful candidate will issue purchase orders, provide procurement quality control, reviewing and auditing of contract files.
About YouWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual with the following qualifications:
- Grade 12 and completion of a two-year program in Business, IT, Supply Chain or equivalent
- Three (3) years related experience required
- Enrollment in Purchasing Management Association of Canada Program Courses is an asset
- Experience in a Procurement, Materials Management department
- Understanding of Purchasing Principles, Inventory Management including knowledge of E-Commerce practices and online (computerized) purchasing preferred
- SAP experience preferred
- Must have excellent negotiation and project management skills
- Familiar with legal requirements of contracts
- Effective time management skills
- Oral, written, interpretation & communications skills
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.
Hours and CompensationThis is a permanent, full-time position with a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule. The successful candidate will be compensated at a rate of $32.58 per hour.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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