Manager Procurement Goods and Services

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut seeks an experienced Manager Procurement Goods and Services to lead and coordinate procurement activities across GN departments in Nunavut. The role focuses on planning, organizing and directing procurement projects in line with NNii policy and Nunavut Agreement requirements.

You will provide guidance on purchasing procedures, identify optimal procurement methods, negotiate contracts, and oversee the performance of procurement staff to ensure efficient service delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program.
• Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement, contracting or other related fields.
• One (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Examining contract demands and requisitions from client GN departments to ensure effective procurement.
• Identifying the most appropriate method of procurement (competitive, sole source or negotiated).
• Developing Standing Offer Agreements.
• Negotiating Sole Source and Negotiated purchasing contracts.
• Planning, organizing and directing the activities of reporting purchasing staff.
• Providing assistance and guidance to client GN departments through user-defined needs, requests, requisitions, end-user training, educating client GN departments on expectations and services provided.
• Ensuring staff effectively follow up with client GN departments to address issues of concern and effectively manage purchase contracts.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program

Job description

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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Reporting to the Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer, the Manager Procurement Goods and Services (Manager) is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the procurement of various goods and services for client Government of Nunavut (GN) departments throughout Nunavut in accordance with Article 24 of the Nunavut Agreement and the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti Policy (NNI), using sound procurement practices. This position provides advice and guidance to the GN Departments on purchasing and contracting procedures. The position also impacts the operational efficiency of the GN and, in turn, services to employees, managers and other GN departments.

Main Responsibilities For The Manager Include

• Examining contract demands and requisitions from client GN departments to ensure effective procurement;
• Identifying the most appropriate method of procurement (competitive, sole source or negotiated);
• Developing Standing Offer Agreements;
• Negotiating Sole Sire and Negotiated purchasing contracts;
• Planning, organizing and directing the activities of reporting purchasing staff;
• Providing assistance and guidance to client GN departments through user-defined needs, requests, requisitions, end-user training, educating client GN departments on expectations and services provided;
• Ensuring staff effectively follow up with client GN departments to address issues of concern and effectively manage purchase contracts.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized:

• Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business administration or related program;
• Three (3) years of experience in public sector procurement, contracting or other related fields;
• One (1) year of supervisory or managerial experience.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.