Procurement Analyst

WorkSafeBC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public organization in British Columbia seeks a Procurement Analyst to manage complex procurement projects in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, SCMP designation, and at least six years of experience in procurement and category management. Responsibilities include developing bidding processes, contract management, and providing leadership to junior staff. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. A commitment to safety and the well-being of the workforce is vital.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

3 weeks of vacation

Extensive health care benefits

Development opportunities

Optional leave arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years in procurement or category management with senior experience.
• Ability to analyze law and policy to make recommendations.
• Proven track record in leading complex procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of procurement projects.
• Develop complex competitive bid processes and manage procurement.
• Provide direction and train junior team members.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Project management principles

Leadership and team building

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2-year diploma in purchasing or related discipline

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation

Job description

Procurement Analyst

We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to join our Procurement Services department with a focus on executing complex RFx and procurement projects for WorkSafeBC. Reporting into the Manager, Procurement Services, in this role, you'll research, develop, make recommendations, and implement strategies to improve our sourcing practices while working closely with senior management. You'll be relied on to interpret and apply legislative policy, acts, and procedures by participating in changes to procurement systems, providing training, informed advice, and recommendations on procurement policy and procedures. In addition, you may provide work direction to a variety of staff positions within Procurement Services department as part of leadership development.

How you'll make a difference

You’ll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.'s workers' compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.

Where you'll Work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely and in our offices based on operational needs of the position. For this position, the successful candidate is required to work 2 days per week in our Richmond office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of complex procurement projects, acting independently to anticipate and respond to problems and client needs, exploring creative and innovative alternatives and developing recommendations
• Assist, participate in and lead projects with significant impacts on the organization to address emerging issues
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop complex competitive bid processes, develop RFX documents, and manage the procurement process from start to finish including leading contract negotiations
• Prepare, write, and review vendor contracts and work with WorkSafeBC Law and Policy department for non-standard vendor contracts, while ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and code of ethics
• Provide supervision and direction to junior team members helping them achieve corporate objectives and assist the team through knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques such as group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, and integration of work processes and products

We're looking for someone who can:

• Identify, define, analyze, and apply law and policy to issues and facts to assess impact, recognize relevance, evaluate options, and make recommendations
• Plan, lead, and facilitate the procurement process in multi-disciplinary procurement project team meetings, and negotiate complex contracts and services agreements
• Use effective communication skills to present information to audiences of varying levels of expertise and respond to questions
• Train and motivate individuals and work groups to provide a clear work direction and encourage a high level of customer service
• Use project management principles and techniques including estimating costs, identifying resource requirements, establishing timelines, and monitoring progress, and use strong interpersonal skills to manage internal stakeholder expectations

Your background and experience

• A Bachelor's degree or a post-secondary 2-year diploma in purchasing, business administration, economics, or a related discipline
• A minimum of six years of progressive procurement and/or category management experience, that includes experience in a senior position or leading complex procurement projects
• A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know

• Successfully meet two different criminal record clearances; one of which meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary

$48.47 - $61.10 / hourly

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.