We are looking for an experienced procurement leader who:

• is committed to the mission of helping identify solutions to the many province-wide procurement challenges in Nova Scotia
• effectively builds new or strengthen existing work relationships.
• is committed to finding solutions to clients’ complex procurement needs; has demonstrated innovation and creativity in approaching procurement challenges.
• is described by your colleagues and teams as a calming and steady force; a hurricane of energy; a solid leader able to select the best approach for each situation.
• breaks up a 100-mile journey into smaller, achievable goals ensuring successes are celebrated and failures are learned from.
• is a natural communicator, and is equally comfortable as the “go-to” expert as is openly willing to learn from others.
• espouses the values of diversity, inclusion, equality, and accessibility; creates an inclusive workplace where a diverse team can perform at its best.

If this is you, then Service Nova Scotia, Procurement branch wants you as their new Procurement Operations Director for Goods, Services and Construction.

Primary Accountabilities

If you are an accomplished leader with a track record of success in a senior Procurement-related appointment this job would be a perfect fit. The Procurement Operations Director for Goods, Services and Construction is a senior executive position and reports to the Chief Procurement Officer. Working within a shared service environment you will provide leadership and strategic direction in a multi-client, benefits-focused environment.

You will lead a team of subject matter experts and will be accountable for:

• Managing the procurement of all Goods, Services and Construction-related initiatives as well as providing general advisory and support services to the broader public sector such as MASH and Crown entities where applicable.
• Working collaboratively to foster public confidence through consistent, open, and transparent interpretation and application of multiple Trade Agreements.
• Using your extensive knowledge of procurement law to advise both clients and suppliers. Where necessary, mediate misunderstandings between those stakeholders allowing for a reduction in potential formal legal disputes.
• Using your superior networking and communication skills to “be the change”; and to ensure maximum utilization and understanding of the procurement policies and processes for internal as well as external clients and aid in their adherence to both.
• Integrating value-added procurement initiatives in the areas of category management, strategic sourcing, contract compliance, process efficiencies and technology upgrades to improve public procurement activities and client service excellence.

This could be the right job for you if you have the following skills and work experience:

• Several years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or other related field. Preferably in the public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as well as several years of progressive management experience in a similar environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Project management understanding to oversee multiple files with corresponding delivery requirements.
• Process review experience, using Lean or similar, identifying best practice and highlighting areas of opportunity and/ or recommended change.
• Experience in a combination of operations, procurement delivery, issues management, client excellence.
• Effective liaison capacity across multiple stakeholders in support or lead of solutions development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing and experience negotiating contracts
• Understanding of IT-driven procurement systems/approaches and the ability to apply IT solutions to address procurement/logistics problems, specifically SAP Ariba.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.