Manager, Procurement Services

Halifax Water; Halifax; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal water utility is seeking a Manager of Procurement Services in Halifax, responsible for leading procurement activities and ensuring compliance with public procurement laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in procurement management and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Fitness incentives

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience in procurement.
• Experience in public sector procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement law and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes and maintain compliance.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance and contracts.
• Assess operational risks in procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Public procurement knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)

Job description

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The Opportunity

Halifax Water is accepting applications for One (1) Regular / Fulltime Manager Procurement Services in the Corporate Services Department.

Procurement is directly responsible for managing and directing the planning and delivery of Procurement Services to the organization for goods services and construction. The Manager of Procurement is responsible for the leadership and development of integrated procurement strategies that support the organizational goals and objectives through Procurement Services. This position is responsible to ensure corporate compliance and adherence to the Procurement Policy provincial and federal legislation trade agreements while protecting the organization from exposure to risk. The Manager of Procurement uses judgement diplomacy and confidentiality while ensuring the integrity of the entire corporate procurement process.

• Competition # : HW25-129E
• Deadline : August 19 2025

What youll do

Responsibilities

Provides leadership management and guidance to the organization regarding public procurement requirements policy and practices and is responsible to maintain the integrity of procurement processes while managing and mitigating risk to the organization.

Manages and assesses operational risks at all stages of the procurement process identifies opportunities to mitigate risk and is responsible to capture emerging risks and determine if mitigation actions are required.

Maintains a strong understanding of procurement law contract law trade agreements and how they work within public procurement environments. Researches and ensures compliance with all laws legislation acts regulations and professional standards are followed in the delivery of service. Reviews adherence to provincial and federal legislation and ensures the organization is protected against legislative exposure to legal liabilities.

Provides advice direction leadership on the procurement approach and strategy for large complex projects. Provides innovative ideas collaboration influencing and creative thinking critical to achieving the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Provides effective leadership to the Procurement Services team in a diverse working environment; hires mentors engages develops performance manages trains and ensures good labour relations.

Develops leads and implements corporate Procurement policy processes procedures manual performance standards and performance measurements. Plans develops and coordinates the delivery of the corporate procurement training and procurement process manual to the organization.

Manages monitors and evaluates the service delivery performance of the procurement team against established performance standards.

Thoroughly understands of how the industry and public sector procurement works to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization. Remains current with; industry changes and developments trends technological advancements market dynamics and emerging legislation that drive public procurement. Ensures efficient procurement methods are practiced and public sector procurement standards are incorporated in all aspects of Halifax Water procurement.

Coordinates strategizes influences and facilitates collaboration with internal departments boards consultants committees municipal provincial and federal government agencies and demonstrates commitment to service excellence through continuous improvement.

Develops and implements the procurement strategic business plan and initiatives in accordance with corporate directives and strategies. Ensures resources are aligned with the organizational and departmental needs and allocated to priorities.

Develops and provides direct input to the organization regarding policies and procedures for current and long-range procurement requirements. Provides interpretation and rulings on policy for staff and interacts with Managers and Directors to ensure both the principle and the detail of the policy is administered.

Responsible for the administration interpretation and compliance with the Procurement Policy in a dynamic environment. Provides leadership guidance and advice to the organization on the Procurement Policy and the Provincial Procurement Legislation ensuring open fair and transparent procurement practices are followed by user departments. Uses judgement diplomacy and confidentiality and develops process documents to ensure integrity and compliance with respect to the complete procurement process.

Responsible for contract management process and framework from the initial pre-award execution to analysis of contract requirements for the duration of the contract. Supports project managers with procurement strategies to achieve the desired project or program outcomes. Serves as liaison with legal ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions. Actively communicates persuades influences and explores alternative solutions to achieve best value in accordance with policies and legal public procurement framework.

Responsible for supplier performance management and supplier disqualification process and framework. Develops an effective supplier performance evaluation schedule and discipline status follow up of supplier performance. Assist stakeholders to resolve persistent supplier contract management issues providing advice and support to resolve disputes.

Develops and maintains effective supplier relationships with key suppliers to manage risk innovate and negotiate best value opportunities. Ensures best value to the customers while adhering to policy and legislation.

Prepares and administers annual budget and business plan for Procurement Services including financial forecasting requirements of the department.

Responsible to manage monitor and coordinate the corporate Procurement Card (PCard) Program. Develops and implements guidelines approval workflows and procedure documents. Ensures compliance and appropriate use of the procurement card. Reviews detailed transaction data reports to conduct meaningful spend analysis that assist in corporate procurement decisions for standing offer agreements.

Responsible for the integrity of Procurement within an integrated ERP purchasing system and e-Procurement software solution. Facilitates on-going integrated software solution training and development of staff.

Performs other related duties as may be required.

What youll need

Qualifications

Education :

Post-secondary degree in Commerce Business Administration or related field as well as a recognized purchasing designation / accreditation such as; Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP). Other relevant equivalent certifications may be accepted.

Experience :

A minimum of 7 years of progressive related management experience preferably in a senior public sector procurement position with demonstrated experience in procurement. 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

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 107486 - 134358