Manager, Procurement Services
Halifax, NS
Posted today
Job Details:
In-person
$107,486 - $134,358 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Halifax Water is accepting applications for One (1) Regular/Fulltime Manager, Procurement Services in the Corporate Services Department.
Procurement is directly responsible for managing and directing the planning and delivery of Procurement Services to the organization for goods, services and construction. The Manager of Procurement is responsible for the leadership and development of integrated procurement strategies that support the organizational goals and objectives through Procurement Services. This position is responsible to ensure corporate compliance and adherence to the Procurement Policy, provincial and federal legislation, trade agreements while protecting the organization from exposure to risk. The Manager of Procurement uses judgement, diplomacy and confidentiality while ensuring the integrity of the entire corporate procurement process.
- Competition #: HW25-129E
- Deadline: August 12, 2025
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, management, and guidance to the organization regarding public procurement requirements, policy and practices and is responsible to maintain the integrity of procurement processes while managing and mitigating risk to the organization.
- Manages and assesses operational risks at all stages of the procurement process, identifies opportunities to mitigate risk and is responsible to capture emerging risks and determine if mitigation actions are required.
- Maintains a strong understanding of procurement law, contract law, trade agreements and how they work within public procurement environments. Researches and ensures compliance with all laws, legislation, acts, regulations, and professional standards are followed in the delivery of service. Reviews adherence to provincial and federal legislation and ensures the organization is protected against legislative exposure to legal liabilities.
- Provides advice, direction, leadership on the procurement approach and strategy for large complex projects. Provides innovative ideas, collaboration, influencing and creative thinking, critical to achieving the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
- Provides effective leadership to the Procurement Services team in a diverse working environment; hires, mentors, engages, develops, performance manages, trains, and ensures good labour relations.
- Develops, leads and implements corporate Procurement policy, processes, procedures manual, performance standards and performance measurements. Plans, develops, and coordinates the delivery of the corporate procurement training and procurement process manual to the organization.
- Manages, monitors and evaluates the service delivery performance of the procurement team against established performance standards.
- Thoroughly understands of how the industry and public sector procurement works to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization. Remains current with; industry changes and developments, trends, technological advancements, market dynamics and emerging legislation that drive public procurement. Ensures efficient procurement methods are practiced and public sector procurement standards are incorporated in all aspects of Halifax Water procurement.
- Coordinates, strategizes, influences and facilitates collaboration with internal departments, boards, consultants, committees, municipal, provincial, and federal government agencies and demonstrates commitment to service excellence through continuous improvement.
- Develops and implements the procurement strategic business plan and initiatives in accordance with corporate directives and strategies. Ensures resources are aligned with the organizational and departmental needs and allocated to priorities.
- Develops and provides direct input to the organization regarding policies and procedures for current and long-range procurement requirements. Provides interpretation and rulings on policy for staff and interacts with Managers and Directors to ensure both the principle and the detail of the policy is administered.
- Responsible for the administration, interpretation and compliance with the Procurement Policy in a dynamic environment. Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to the organization on the Procurement Policy and the Provincial Procurement Legislation, ensuring open, fair and transparent procurement practices are followed by user departments. Uses judgement, diplomacy and confidentiality and develops process documents to ensure integrity and compliance with respect to the complete procurement process.
- Responsible for contract management process and framework from the initial pre-award, execution to analysis of contract requirements for the duration of the contract. Supports project managers with procurement strategies to achieve the desired project or program outcomes. Serves as liaison with legal, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. Actively communicates, persuades, influences and explores alternative solutions to achieve best value, in accordance with policies, and legal public procurement framework.
- Responsible for supplier performance management and supplier disqualification process and framework. Develops an effective supplier performance evaluation schedule and discipline status follow up of supplier performance. Assist stakeholders to resolve persistent supplier contract management issues, providing advice and support to resolve disputes.
- Develops and maintains effective supplier relationships with key suppliers to manage risk, innovate and negotiate best value opportunities. Ensures best value to the customers while adhering to policy and legislation.
- Prepares and administers annual budget and business plan for Procurement Services, including financial forecasting requirements of the department.
- Responsible to manage, monitor and coordinate the corporate Procurement Card (PCard) Program. Develops and implements guidelines, approval workflows and procedure documents. Ensures compliance and appropriate use of the procurement card. Reviews detailed transaction data reports to conduct meaningful spend analysis that assist in corporate procurement decisions for standing offer agreements.
- Responsible for the integrity of Procurement within an integrated ERP purchasing system and e-Procurement software solution. Facilitates on-going integrated software solution training and development of staff.
- Performs other related duties as may be required.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Post-secondary degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field, as well as a recognized purchasing designation/accreditation such as; Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP). Other relevant equivalent certifications may be accepted.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive related management experience preferably in a senior public sector procurement position with demonstrated experience in procurement. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Competition Number:
HW25-129E
Company Website:
http://www.halifaxwater.ca
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