Service New Brunswick
Category Specialist / Pay Band 4
Temporary, Full-Time (2 years)
Flexible within New Brunswick
Open Competition

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Supply Chain branch within the Health Services division as a Category Specialist.

The Health Services Supply Chain Branch is driven to provide excellence in service delivery to its customers, the Regional Health Authorities and SNB Health. With the organization's dynamic team spirit, results orientation and enthusiasm for innovation, we welcome candidates who thrive in this type of environment. Encouraging a culture of work/life balance and healthy living, Supply Chain believes its people are one of its greatest investments.

Reporting to the Category Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the management of a suite of commodities within a procurement category and achieving savings targets by implementing strategic procurement practices across assigned categories. Key responsibilities of this position are:

• Effectively communicating with and responding to inquiries from the vendor/supplier community and client departments
• Conducting sourcing initiatives and managing cross-functional teams
• Ensuring complete and accurate tender specifications
• Establishing, negotiating, and renewing contracts within the assigned portfolios
• Working closely with departmental subject matter experts to determine best value on a variety of goods and services
• Procuring goods and services according to the technical specifications provided by the client department and the Procurement Act
• Reviewing and developing tender specifications, request for quotes (RFQ), and request for proposals (RFP)
• Researching best practices in public sector strategic sourcing and category management
• Obtaining price quotations
• Analyzing data and bid evaluations on the basis of requirements
• Submitting recommendations for purchase
• Providing support to both the vendor/supplier community and client departments regarding the Procurement Act
• Providing support regarding draft service agreements
• Assist customer with product and pricing questions
• Understanding of the public industry and marketplace

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in related discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

¿ Purchasing Designation(s) (CPPB, PSPP, and SCMP) or similar certifications
¿ Experience in Strategic Procurement or Category Management (goods and services)
¿ Experience in the request for proposal (RFP) process
¿ Experience in the procurement legislation and / or the procurement regulatory environment.
¿ Demonstrated contract negotiation experience
¿ Experience in data collection and analysis
¿ Understanding of the health industry and marketplace

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require some travelling within the province therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driver's license and have their own means of transportation.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

¿ Analytical Thinking/Judgment
¿ Results Orientation
¿ Client Service Orientation
¿ Effective Interactive Communication
¿ Strategic Thinking

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

¿ Ability to Use Microsoft Office Technology, Software and Applications
¿ Presentation Skills
¿ Planning and Organizing Skills
¿ Written Communication Skills

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

SALARY: $52, 936- $74, 048 annually ¿ Pay Band 4 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We encourage applicants to apply online by clicking here, before December 11, 2024 indicating competition number R85-2024/25-602. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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