Procurement Business Partner

The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP) is home to the governments Procurement Management Division (PMD). PMD brings procurement professionals and expertise into a single organization that is focused on excellence and service. PMD provides services to the public and other ministries that support efforts to build the economy and make a better life for all Saskatchewan people.

The Construction Procurement within the Strategic Sourcing Branch is seeking an innovative, responsible, and client-focused professional to join our team as Procurement Business Partner in Regina.

Based in Regina, this position will allow you to leverage your leadership skills, passion, and technical expertise to work collaboratively and strategically with ministry clients and the public to build the economy and make a better life for the people of Saskatchewan.

This position will:

• Create, implement, and maintain new procurement models, policies, and processes designed to help provincial government organizations adopt best practices and improve their procurement performance in all phases of the acquisition life cycle;
• Research, identify, and manage all aspects of a complex, competitive procurement process (RFP), including utilizing different systems or tools to complete strategic sourcing initiatives, retrieve data, identify technical and legal issues, perform financial and non-financial data analysis, and evaluate current and future trends;
• Consult with other provinces to identify specific needs and comply with the rules and regulations of other jurisdictions for intra-provincial procurement opportunities.
• Develop relationships and liaise with senior ministry, agency, and Crown Corporation officials to lead them through the strategic procurement process to achieve client and government objectives;
• Clearly and accurately explain, verbally and in writing, complex processes; interpret policy standards relating to the acquisition and contracting of services; and provide recommendations to clients to enhance knowledge and understanding of procurement policies, programs, laws, and procedures;
• Provide professional expertise to clients using project management methods to reach acceptable solutions for business requirements and ensure best value procurement is achieved; and
• Create, format, and edit a variety of documents utilizing various software applications within tight and specific timelines.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of applicable procurement thresholds, regulations, and procedures; and
• Problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Typically, the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

• A procurement certification and/or a relevant undergraduate degree; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; or
• Experience in complex, end-to-end procurements and working within the public sector environment is highly desirable.

SaskBuilds and Procurement: where infrastructure, procurement, real property, facility management, logistics and information technology meet to enable Saskatchewans Growth Plan for the Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030 and programs and services for citizens and communities. The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement offers dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals in an environment that supports innovation, creativity, and diversity.

Also, the Saskatchewan public service offers several employment advantages such as:

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• Vacation, bi-weekly earned days off, and alternative leave options;
• Opportunities for professional growth and development; and,
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual contributions.

If you want to learn more about the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement and what we offer, visit our website.

Information :

• Company : Government of Saskatchewan
• Position : Procurement Business Partner
• Location : Regina, SK
• Country : CA