Category Manager (Manager, Strategic Sourcing)
The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS
•CA$3,572 - CA$4,465•Onsite
About The Position
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Category Manager provides leadership of a team of Procurement Specialists under the Clinical (OR) portfolio, by ensuring 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 mentorship, delivering results, promoting engagement, collaboration and leading by example while supporting diversity and a healthy workplace.
Requirements
- A post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce) and at least 5 years’ experience in a senior procurement role managing complex projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in public (Gov)/private procurement, developing complex RFPs, and negotiating agreements
- Driven, energetic leadership experience with high professional integrity with demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and developing procurement professionals to achieve individual and team success in diverse environments.
- Expertise in the sourcing development process, including opportunity assessment, requirements definition, market research, strategy development and execution, evaluation methodologies, and contract implementation
- Project and change management
- Ability to analyze market trends, total cost of ownership, and develop multi-year category management plans
- Strong organizational, time management, and motivational skills
- Knowledge of Canadian procurement law and trade agreements in public (Gov) procurement
- Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
- Experience handling conflicts and service delivery escalations
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Public Procurement certification or Supply Chain designation (e.g., PSPP, CPPO, SCMP, SMT Certificate) or working towards certification
- Experience in facilitating clinical goods or services procurements
- Experience with SAP Ariba
Responsibilities
- Support the Operations Manager in maintaining best practice standards and fostering a supportive, results-driven team environment.
- Facilitate and mentor procurement specialists through complex RFPs, contract negotiations, and providing guidance on public procurement best practices
- Promote innovative procurement methods
- Coordinate category plans with clients, including project deliverables, costs, and savings
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
