Purchasing Manager

Service New BrunswickPay Band 4 / Purchasing Manager Permanent, Full-TimeFlexibleOpen Competition

Service New Brunswick is seeking qualified candidates to fill a current opportunity within the Health Services division under the Supply Chain Branch as a Purchasing Manager.

Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job ¿ it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers.

Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2026!

What We Offer

At SNB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Human-Centered: We prioritize well-being and flexibility for our employees.
• Driven by Growth: We invest in your professional development and career advancement.
• Celebrating Excellence: We recognize and reward outstanding contributions.
• United by Purpose: Every project you work on makes a real difference for New Brunswickers.
• Empowered to Decide: We trust our teams to make decisions and innovate boldly.

With offices and locations in most New Brunswick cities and a wide variety of positions and job roles, SNB offers unmatched opportunities for growth and impact, including an employee recognition program, a mentoring program, training & development opportunities, employee townhalls and ongoing leadership development. SNB also offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.

The Health Services Supply Chain Branch is driven to provide excellence in service delivery to its customers, the Regional Health Authorities and SNB Health. With the organization's dynamic team spirit, results orientation and enthusiasm for innovation, we welcome candidates who thrive in this type of environment. Encouraging a culture of work/life balance and healthy living, Supply Chain believes its people are one of its greatest investments.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the successful candidate from this competition will be empowered to lead a high performing purchasing team responsible for purchasing goods and services.

As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee and support daily purchasing operations to ensure efficient processing of purchase orders, confirmations, returns, backorders, discontinuations, invoice discrepancy resolutions (e.g., quantity variances, pricing accuracy), and order expediting;
• Develop, standardize, and implement purchasing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance;
• Ensure purchase requests align with established policies, procedures, standards, and approval authority levels;
• Stay informed of and ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, standards, and best practices, including the New Brunswick Procurement Act;
• Provide guidance and direction to the Purchasing team on procurement options and best practices;
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks while identifying opportunities to further reduce or eliminate risk;
• Support Procurement leadership in optimizing operational and transactional efficiencies;
• Identifies issues and collaborates with Procurement leadership to develop and implement solutions that drive continuous process improvements;
• Analyze key performance indicators to evaluate and enhance the purchasing team's effectiveness;
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports related to the purchasing function for Procurement leadership;
• Assess market trends to evaluate current and future supply availability and identify alternative sourcing options;
• Recruit, mentor, train, and manage purchasing staff, providing ongoing performance evaluations;
• Identify and facilitate training opportunities to strengthen team capabilities, including onboarding new employees;
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to support seamless procurement operations;

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a University Degree or an equivalent in Business Administration and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in procurement including experience as a people leader. Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• In-Depth knowledge and practical work experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate they have training or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Facilitation, negotiation, conflict management and problem-solving experience;
• Procurement or Supply Chain certifications;
• Understanding of health industry and marketplace;
• Knowledge of Meditech system

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:

• Periodic travel throughout the province is required, and you must possess a valid driver's license;
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment;

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Change Leadership;
• Client Service Orientation;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment;
• Concern for Order;
• Developing Others;
• Team Leadership;

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Effective Communication;

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $59,046 to $ 82,576 annually - Pay Band 4 - Management Non-Union pay plan.

We encourage applicants to apply online by clicking here, before July 6, 2026 indicating competition number R85-2026/27-219. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level. We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.