Procurement Manager

**Procurement Manager**:
PM4 Planning Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Consumer Protection and Government Services

Procurement Services, Procurement and Supply Chain

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43677

Salary(s): PM4 $81,213.00 - $106,027.00 per year

Closing Date: January 27, 2025

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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and visible minorities.

An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions throughout Manitoba and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) is the central authority guiding procurement and supply chain activities for the Government of Manitoba. Our mission is to establish strategic policies, processes, and partnerships that enable efficient and effective procurement. Serving as the vital link between vendors and government departments, PSC plays a pivotal role in ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a way that maximizes value for taxpayers while fostering collaboration and innovation across departments, agencies, and municipalities. With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and sustainability, PSC is committed to driving excellence in procurement and supply chain management for the benefit of all Manitobans.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

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Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Must be able to travel by ground and/or air transportation on occasion and as required.

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business or a related field or completion of a professional procurement designation. A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Management experience including resource planning and allocation, coaching, mentoring and developing staff, and performance management.
- Significant leadership experience in a procurement and supply chain environment with a focus on category management, strategic sourcing, contracting and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and implementing organizational change.
- Experience working with and/or a thorough understanding on the competitive procurement cycle, including tendering, evaluation, selection, negotiation, contract award and contract management.
- Experience with project management tools and techniques to plan and implement strategic source plans.
- Knowledge of different methods of Supplier Relationship Management and the ability to identify and implement the most appropriate approach.
- Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential, controversial and politically sensitive material and situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate strategically with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to present and explain complex information.
- Excellent written communication skills including experience writing a variety of documents and reports for various audiences.

**Desired**:

- Understanding of public procurement best practices, trade agreements and provincial legislation.

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Procurement Services Director. The Procurement Manager is responsible for staff leadership and possess technical expertise with respect to program administration in delivering category management services.
Key responsibilities include:

- Planning, designing, and delivering category management services, including overseeing all procurement activities.
- Leading the development of robust sourcing strategies based on complex research to provide innovative procurement recommendations to senior leadership and executive.
- Managing and leading a team of procurement professionals
- Developing and maintaining strong external relationships to foster supplier relationship ma