Strategic Sourcing Coordinator
Strategic Sourcing Coordinator
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Job Description
Company :IWK Health
Req ID: 209813
Department/Program: Procurement Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100%FTE) for one yearx 2 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status:Non-union Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $33.8005 - $42.2507/hour
Closing Date: September 19. 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
This is not a designated position however preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities and/or 2SLGBTQIA. Please self-identify on your application.
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Contracts and Procurement the Strategic Sourcing Coordinator supports the delivery of a comprehensive integrated supply chain service for the IWK Health Centre (IWK) ensuring an alignment between strategic and operational planning and excellence in client relations. This role is responsible to organize and synchronize the activities of various procurement functions within IWK. The Strategic Sourcing Coordinator will develop strategies to resolve issues in a timely manner while dealing with a variety of enquiries from department stakeholders. This position will be dealing with multi-site multi-disciplinary provincially or regionally focused procurement protocols and effectively manage multiple overlapping short and long-term priorities without losing sight of day to day operational needs.
This role is responsible for procurement contracts oversight from creation to amendments as applicable for both clinical and non-clinical commodities. The Strategic Sourcing Coordinator will facilitate the public tendering process as the Procurement Lead with the Internal Services Department (ISD) Province of Nova Scotia and the internal stakeholders. The Strategic Sourcing Coordinator is also responsible for providing procurement quality control reviewing and auditing of contract files. Specific Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Preparing and executing complex types of bid documents including Supply Arrangements (SAs) Requests for Standing Offers (RFSOs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Responsible for coordination of all Capital Equipment purchases for the Health Centre
Leading multiple strategic sourcing initiatives across the IWK driving cost savings and process efficiencies
Negotiating contracts in conjunction with internal and external clients and vendors
Hours of Work
75 hours biweekly Monday Friday
Your Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a related field is required (Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Business preferred). A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Minimum three (3) years experience clinical procurement or five (5) years of procurement experience is required
Experience with procurement process is required
Demonstrated experience working with the SAP system or other equivalent ERP systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel (testing may be conducted on candidates)
Demonstrates current knowledge of relevant trade agreements and policies that are defined under the Nova Scotia government procurement guidelines (testing may be conducted on candidates)
Experience in procuring clinical commodities is an asset
Experience in procuring commodities for large scale projects is an asset
Recognized Professional Supply Chain Designation (CPP/SCMP or ) Project management professional (PMP) certification and LEAN certification is an asset
Change management certification is an asset
Experience working in healthcare environments an asset
Contract management is an asset
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and achieve results
Strong management problem identification and resolution skills
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines
The ability to negotiate with vendors and other significant parties is required
Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required
Demonstrated ability to respectfully work with a variety of inter-professional team members required
High degree of initiative diligence attention to detail and self-discipline/focus
Commitment to continual learning and willing to share knowledge and support the development of co-workers
Demonstrated commitment to Family Centred Care is required
Excellent in planning multi-tasking organizational and prioritization skills is required
Communicates effectively builds effective relationships promotes cross-functional teams seeks win/win outcomes
Competencies in other languages an asset
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
