Senior Procurement Specialist

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia•Burnaby, BC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an Internal ICBC job posting for applicants within the bargaining unit. External applicants will not be considered. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. Should you require any accommodations, including alternative interview formats, assistance with online assessments, or an ASL interpreter, throughout the application or hiring process, please email your request to [email protected] – we are committed to ensuring an accessible experience for all candidates. At ICBC, we strive to build diverse teams which reflect the communities we serve. To support this, we’ve created two talent communities for Indigenous Peoples and People with Disabilities. By joining one of these communities, you’ll connect with our recruitment team who will guide you through the application process and help you explore opportunities at ICBC. Of course, you’re welcome to apply for jobs at ICBC whether or not you join a talent community. We look forward to hearing from you! ICBC’s Strategic Supply Management team provides leadership and expertise in supply chain management to ensure best value acquisitions for ICBC. The team has procurement specialists who collaborate with both internal and external business partners and suppliers to manage procurement projects, contracts and vendors across a wide and diverse range of initiatives. We are seeking a permanent full-time Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead complex public procurement projects. If you enjoy building strong relationships, enabling business units to reach your goals, and championing innovation, let’s meet.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading competitive procurement processes (e.g. RFP) for large-scale, complex sourcing initiatives in large organization(s) with multiple lines of business.
Strong analytical abilities.
Superior drafting skills to create clear, concise and comprehensive solicitation documents and approval documents (e.g. memos and briefing notes).
Exceptional communication skills.
Highly effective negotiation skills.
Success guiding cross-functional teams and interest-holders through the end-to-end procurement process from market research to contract execution.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Relationship management expertise.
Post-secondary qualification.
Current knowledge of principles, theories and concepts of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public sector procurement.
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.
Experience in IT procurement.

Responsibilities

Lead complex public procurement projects.
Collaborate with both internal and external business partners and suppliers to manage procurement projects, contracts and vendors.
Manage concurrent procurement projects effectively and to meet deadlines.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
Guide cross-functional teams and interest-holders through the end-to-end procurement process from market research to contract execution.
Obtain best value pricing and contract terms through negotiation.
Obtain buy-in and support for procurement strategies from internal customers, and influence outcomes by providing consulting and guidance at all levels and across business divisions.
Develop innovative procurement strategies.
Draft solicitation documents and approval documents (e.g. memos and briefing notes).
Understand and refine business requirements.