Manager Procurement
Job Posting for Manager Procurement at City of Saskatoon
Division: Corporate Financial Services
Department: Supply Chain Management
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
Labour Group: ESA
Posting: 3289
Join our Team!
The City of Saskatoon's Supply Chain Management Division is looking for a Manager Procurement (Permanent Opportunity)
Who we are looking for:
- Ability to work collaboratively and gain knowledge from internal and/or external stakeholders and become a functional area leader for business process change.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and is self-directed.
- Ability to articulate ideas, concepts, messages, and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics and can relate to people within the organization to support strategic project goals.
- Demonstrated ability to educate others with a willingness to share information.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions while considering the “big picture” perspective, with a defensible and consistent process.
- Experience in a public sector procurement is an asset.
- Considerable knowledge of contract law, public procurement, trade agreements, competition act, and social, economic, and sustainable purchasing practices.
- Considerable knowledge of a variety of products and sources of supply.
- Considerable knowledge of advanced & strategic procurement principles, methods, and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information and exercise good judgement in strategic sourcing, decision making and recommendations.
- Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and effectively with suppliers and civic staff; maintains and develops effective and professional working relationships.
- Demonstrated skill in the operation of Office Suite software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (i.e., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information and exercise good judgement in making decisions and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and lead contract negotiation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and conflicting priorities while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to lead/facilitate meetings with business areas and suppliers are required.
- Ability to manage critical priorities and maintaining integrity of output.
The work you will be involved in:
1. Hires staff, develops plans and goals, conducts performance reviews, and disciplines procurement team (Senior Procurement Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Clerks, Buyers) with the support and guidance of the Director, Supply Chain Management.
2. Oversees and audits procurements to ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy, federal and/or provincial trade agreements, and all other applicable laws.
3. Mentors and provides leadership to the procurement team in their development and by ensuring the most effective and innovative procurement methods are understood, adopted, and practiced.
4. Manages all activities for the procurement team to ensure the timely procurement of goods, services, and construction; provides insight into market sources, strategies, and vendors to ensure the most cost effective and competitive approach for the procurement.
5. Assigns work to Senior Procurement Specialist based on commodities, procurement strategy/spend, and/or existing workload. Review and audit the work of staff to ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy and Protocols, Trade Treaties, and public procurement guidelines.
6. Manages and audits the source-to-contract (S2C) process, including preparation of RFx documents, reviewing specifications for policy compliance, provides advice and navigates the legal and operational challenges within the source-to-contract (S2C) process.
7. Oversees and audits the bid submission process; reviews and evaluates bid submissions for compliance; oversees the evaluation, contract award, supplier debrief process and protocols, facilitates bid protests and supplier suspension processes.
8. Ensures that the procurement process is followed as outlined in the RFx document.
9. Leads negotiations with suppliers on proposals and contracts and ensures the evaluation process and recommendation for award are in accordance with the RFx.
10. Oversees, and audits, all correspondence related to the RFx including spreadsheets, letters, emails, reports, forms, notifications, and recommendations.
2. Oversees and audits procurements to ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy, federal and/or provincial trade agreements, and all other applicable laws.
3. Mentors and provides leadership to the procurement team in their development and by ensuring the most effective and innovative procurement methods are understood, adopted, and practiced.
4. Manages all activities for the procurement team to ensure the timely procurement of goods, services, and construction; provides insight into market sources, strategies, and vendors to ensure the most cost effective and competitive approach for the procurement.
5. Assigns work to Senior Procurement Specialist based on commodities, procurement strategy/spend, and/or existing workload. Review and audit the work of staff to ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy and Protocols, Trade Treaties, and public procurement guidelines.
6. Manages and audits the source-to-contract (S2C) process, including preparation of RFx documents, reviewing specifications for policy compliance, provides advice and navigates the legal and operational challenges within the source-to-contract (S2C) process.
7. Oversees and audits the bid submission process; reviews and evaluates bid submissions for compliance; oversees the evaluation, contract award, supplier debrief process and protocols, facilitates bid protests and supplier suspension processes.
8. Ensures that the procurement process is followed as outlined in the RFx document.
9. Leads negotiations with suppliers on proposals and contracts and ensures the evaluation process and recommendation for award are in accordance with the RFx.
10. Oversees, and audits, all correspondence related to the RFx including spreadsheets, letters, emails, reports, forms, notifications, and recommendations.
To be successful in this role, a person will have:
- Degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Seven to nine years’ progressive experience in Supply Chain Management with demonstrated ability in strategic procurement, category management, source-to-contract (S2C), and procure-to-pay (P2P).
- Five years’ leadership experience.
- A professional designation from Supply Chain Canada (SCC).
- Considerable knowledge of modern tools and principles of Supply Chain Management.
Apply with us:
If you are interested in Manager Procurement position, but don’t have all these qualifications – apply anyway. All applicants will be considered with an emphasis on relevant experience, education, and applicable skills.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $105,740.88 to $124,245.36 CAD per annum (2022 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
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