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About Us

What is Public Procurement

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Category Manager the Procurement Specialist supports strategic sourcing and category management for assigned categories, providing subject matter expertise on sourcing strategies, procurement best practices, and contract negotiations in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Primary Accountabilities

• Identify and deliver sustainable cost saving opportunities through engagement with key partners, spend analytics, and category market intelligence.
• Manage end to end procurement for goods and services supporting major business initiatives, including strategic sourcing, tactical procurement, and contract management.
• Lead, advise, and consult on supply market trends, sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, cost reduction opportunities, and sourcing performance.
• Support or Lead negotiations for major government contracts and initiatives.
• Apply Canadian contract and tendering law, relevant legislation, regulations, and trade agreements within the public procurement environment.
• Provide expert guidance to government and private sector partners on complex procurement, contracting, negotiation, and business relationship matters.
• Advise client partners on vendor disputes, including analysis and recommendations for resolution.
• Procure clinical and health related goods and services within the clinical portfolio.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records and documentation across various systems and reports.
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will need a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant experience may include:

• Project management
• Leading end to end RFX processes
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Strategic sourcing
• Data Analytics
• Market sounding

You also have the following skills or work experience:

• Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide diplomatic advice and guidance to senior management. Able to effectively handle and resolve vendor and client complaints or inquiries.
• Proven ability to identify, manage, and reduce risks or disputes, including those that could lead to legal issues or damage trust in the procurement process.
• Flexibility and adaptability to quickly adjust to changing situations and environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word and Teams.
• Experience in organizing and facilitating meetings with key partners and vendors, both in-person and virtually.
• Proven team player who collaborates effectively with management, peers and clients.

The following will be considered assets:

• Completion or partial completion of Certification/Training such as PMAC, PSPP, SCMA and PMP
• Experience in a clinical procurement environment
• Experience in public procurement
• Experience with SAP (procurement modules) and SAP Ariba.
• A minimum of 2 years experience leading RFx in Procurement

We will assess these qualifications and competencies through various methods, including written exams, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Equivalency

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.