Procurement Lead

The Procurement Lead will generate and implement sourcing opportunities by:

Research

Provides expert advice to internal clients with requirements gathering strategic sourcing solutions benchmarking and gathering supplier performance information to optimize and ensure acquisition is done to the best interest of stakeholders;

Performs research examines the market and analyzes data to identify and recommend sourcing opportunities;

Evaluate promote and monitor new procurement solutions i.e. the use of Group Purchasing Organizations; and

Keeping abreast of innovative procurement solutions and new business directions.

Procurement Delivery

Conducts full procurement cycle from preparation of request for proposals/request for quotes documents to award;

Prepares evaluation documents and chairs the evaluation committee;

Negotiation of purchase terms and conditions; and

Manages and tracks all procurement activities for reporting to senior management.

Contract Management

Conducts performance review meetings throughout the contract period;

Reports on contract compliance including the development and management of Key Performance Indicators (KPI);

Troubleshooting contract issues to resolution and ensure appropriate followups with stakeholders; and

Ensures that sourcing close out is completed with a high attention to detail including contract finalization with documented signatures and dates for tracking in contract database.

Decision Making

Will make decisions in collaboration with stakeholders on key deliverables and milestones within the strategic procurement and contract operations processes;

Will make decisions on when to escalate to management when government policies and procurement best practices are not met and contrary to a fair open and competitive sourcing solution; and

Will make decisions on whether appropriate materials and services are acquired at fair and reasonable prices are of acceptable quality and constitute the best possible value.

• A bachelors degree in supply chain management or related field with a minimum of 5 years experience is required.
• Completion or partial completion of Certification/Training such as PMAC PSPP SCMA PMP is a significant asset.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Project management skills are required to manage multiple projects.
• The ability to create innovative and critical thought to the approach and of sourcing opportunities.
• Experience creating sustainable procurement and operational solutions.
• High degree of diplomacy in providing advice and guidance to senior management.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and environments.
• Experience in collaboration with demonstrated experience in presentation and communication skills.
• Building managing and supporting successful multistakeholder partnerships.
• Ability to manage and coordinate meetings with both stakeholders and vendor industry (inperson and virtually).
• Advanced time management and organizational skills are required.
• Have a professional demeanor as a front facing procurement representative.
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite specifically with Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven team player working collaboratively with management peers and client.

Build Nova Scotia is the Provinces Crown Corporation responsible for leading sustainable development of highpotential property and infrastructure across our province to drive economic and population growth. In short we build thingsand how we build them matters as much as what we build. We engage Nova Scotias diverse communities to lead and support projects that create inclusive sustainable places that people love. We leverage our projects and programs as tools to bring people together in pursuit of keeping Nova Scotians healthy connected and thriving no matter where they live. A thriving community is a powerful thing and were doing our part to help communities reach their full potential by stewarding projects that enhance quality of life and community wellbeing build local pride and momentum and grow our economy.

Our goal is a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the clients we serve. Build Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to selfidentify on your application.