Procurement Supervisor
Procurement Supervisor
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The Opportunity
Halifax Water is accepting applications for One (1) Regular/Fulltime Procurement Supervisor in the Corporate Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement the Procurement Supervisor is directly responsible for the delivery of the full range of procurement services to Halifax Waters business units. As an integral team member of Procurement the Supervisor will ensure corporate compliance and adherence to the Procurement Policy provincial and federal legislation and trade agreements while protecting the organization from exposure to risk. This position provides leadership and coordination of procurement activities and direction on complex procurement projects. This position is responsible for developing continuous improvement opportunities and implementing solutions that will drive efficiency quality level of service and reduce costs within Procurement and related processes. The Supervisor uses judgement diplomacy and confidentiality while ensuring the integrity of the entire corporate procurement process.
- Competition #: HW25-121E
- Deadline: July 30 2025
What youll do
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision coordination and day to day activities of Procurement Officers training and development of the Procurement Officers (and support staff) including maintaining staffing requirements.
- Collaborates with the Manager of Procurement and Human Resources by participating in interviewing hiring setting and measuring performance objectives including attendance reporting and attendance management.
- Collaborates with the Manager of Procurement and other staff in the organization to determine Key Performance Indicators for Procurement activities.
- Evaluates existing and leading practices for the procurement of goods services and construction making recommendations to improve the efficiency and quality and level of service to the business units.
- Provides leadership and direction on the implementation of training programs to develop and improve the effectiveness of Procurement staff.
- Maintains strong communication between Procurement and departments to ensure level of service delivery standards are met and adherence to organizational policies and standards.
- Provides Procurement Officers advice and/or resolve issues related to the solicitation and evaluation process including but not limited to dispute resolution conflict of interest risk confidentiality political sensitivity and budget availability.
- Identifies continuous improvement opportunities including development of internal processes that will lead to more effective allocation of staff workloads and operational efficiencies.
- Ensures consistency in procurement approach in meeting business units requirements and that corporate objectives are met.
- Understands corporate risk and develops strategies to mitigate risk to levels acceptable to the organization.
- Understands operational requirements industry practices Halifax Water policies and legislation etc. and the impact on procurement decisions.
- Contributes to a positive working environment and staff morale.
- Performs other related duties as required.
What youll need
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
- A post-secondary degree in Commerce Business Administration or related field and a recognized purchasing designation/accreditation such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) and/or Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP).
- Six Sigma Change Management or other continuous improvement certification would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role leading progressively complex procurement projects and business change Public sector or related industry is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
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A little bit about us
Halifax Water
As Atlantic Canadas Largest Water Utility our purpose is to supply and safeguard sustainable high-quality water services.
Everything we do at Halifax Water is tied to our purpose. With employees who are dedicated to supplying high-quality services for water wastewater and stormwater through a One Team One Water attitude we can meet the challenges of a growing population aging infrastructure and increasing regulatory compliance.
Halifax Water employees strive to be stewards of our environment and are fueled by a passion to serve our communities. Employee commitment and dedication of service mean a great deal to our customers stakeholders and to Halifax Water.
As an employee Halifax Water is proud to offer you:
- Pension & Benefits: We invest in our employees. As a member of our team you will have access to a competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans long-term disability paid holidays vacation sick leave fitness incentives and much more. Learn more about the benefits of working at Halifax Water on our website;
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion: We continually foster a more diverse workforce representative of our communities at all job levels. We know that a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success and the success of our community.
- Career & Professional Development: We encourage job development opportunities for all employees including on-the-job training tuition assistance eLearning courses classroom-based training and more.
We are committed to providing a safe and hazard-free work environment. Our employees health and well-being are a top priority and we promote a safety-first culture to provide daily healthy safe sustainable and reliable services. We take this responsibility seriously and feel immense pride in reaching beyond industry service standards.
As a public service utility operating critical infrastructure on behalf of our customers our employees are trained in Emergency Measures Operations (EMO) and Incident Command System (ICS). This type of training allows Halifax Water to respond to all emergencies from simple water main breaks to keeping customer water flowing (water wastewater and stormwater) through Hurricanes and other major natural events.
To learn more about What We Do visit Halifax Water .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
