Manager, Procurement Operations

Description:

We are recruiting for the Procurement Operations Manager (Construction). We are looking for a unique individual that shares our vision and values in providing quality leadership and support to category managers and procurement specialists.

About Our Opportunity

Leading a team of procurement professionals, you will ensure exceptional service delivery is provided to clients while always understanding the "voice of the customer".

As a leader that cares about building and supporting a dedicated and loyal team, you will have a proven track record in delivering results, promoting engagement, collaboration and leading by example while supporting diversity and a healthy workplace.

In a typical work week, you can expect to:

• Oversee the service delivery aspects of category procurement to our clients within government departments, NSHA and IWK – cycle time, savings, project scheduling, resource utilization and other key performance indicators;
• Support category managers and their procurement specialists by ensuring the most effective and innovative procurement methods are adopted and practiced;
• Meet with clients to provide advice, assess the health of process and service delivery, and understand future demand requirements;
• Work with colleagues from the other procurement operation channels (Health, IT, Construction, Goods and Services, Other Public Sector Entities) to design, modify, implement, and control service delivery processes to help meet client needs; and,
• Work with Corporate Strategy and Business Intelligence groups within Procurement to understand policy, protocols, and trade agreements; design and modify training, process, and communications to employees, vendors and clients.