Procurement Officer

PA2 Purchasing Agent

Regular/full-time

Department of Central Services

Corporate and Specialty Categories, Procurement and Supply Chain

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 36043

Salary(s):   PA2 $56,380.00 - $67,614.00 per year

Closing Date:   March 16, 2020

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

This position is part of the Procurement Mondernization Initiative which aligns with the Manitoba Public Service Transformation Strategy and is a pan-governmental, multi-year/multi-phase procurement modernization project to achieve cost savings and create greater value for Manitoba taxpayers through public procurement.

 The project includes:
•Centralizing procurement services to ensure government contracting is more coordinated, strategic and sustainable
•Adopting a category management approach to procurement to help the province become a smart shopper
•Improving planning and using Manitoba’s purchasing power to achieve economies of scale

 Modernizing procurement will enable the government to become a ‘smart shopper’ by bundling contracts to reduce costs. It is expected that Manitoba will see real cost savings while maintaining the quality of services Manitobans expect and deserve. thers.  To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

***CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM***

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check 

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Accreditation or certification towards a professional purchasing/materials designation management (Supply Chain Management Association (SCMP)), or equivalent combination of work experience or training may be considered.
• Experience with the competitive procurement cycle, including: tendering, evaluation strategy, supplier selection, contract award and contract management.
• Experience negotiating internally and with suppliers and demonstrating ability to apply a process to structured negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of stake holders. 
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

Duties:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for the economical and expeditious procurement of goods and services within assigned commodity lines for departments, agencies and programs of the Province of Manitoba.  The work is technical in nature and often involves a high degree of complexity and the application of a variety of purchasing techniques with the aid of a computerized purchasing system. The Procurement Officer has the ultimate authority to award contracts on behalf of the client department, independent of the client.  

Apply to:

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form.  Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

***CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM***

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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