Service New Brunswick
Pay Band 6 / Category Manager
R85-2023/24-368
Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John Areas
Service New Brunswick is seeking individuals to join the Strategic Procurement Branch in the Strategic Procurement and Corporate Services Division as a Category Manager in Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John areas.
As a member of the Strategic Procurement team, you will be responsible for the development and execution of the category sourcing plan that delivers targeted outcomes such as savings, process improvements, new technologies and increased patient outcomes. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring that incoming RFx initiatives are assessed, assigned, and addressed by the appropriate team members based upon the complexity and value of the initiative
- Managing a team to successfully identify and execute RFx strategies, meet business needs, strategize and manage contracts within procurement laws including the New Brunswick Procurement Act, and process transactional procurement.
- Interacting with key stakeholders
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a University Degree or an equivalent in Business Administration and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience of which 2 are at the management or strategic level. Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
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 who demonstrate they have training or experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Project Management experience
- Facilitation, negotiation, conflict management, financial and problem-solving experience
- Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) certification or equivalent
- Understanding of health industry and marketplace
Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirements are also required:
- Frequent travel throughout the province is required, and you must possess a valid driver's license.
- 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
- Client Service Orientation
- Concern for Order
- Team Leadership
- Developing Others
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
- Knowledge of Applicable Legislation
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Salary: $71, 812 to $95,550 annually - Pay Band 6 - Management Non-Union pay plan.
We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal by using the “Apply Online” button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure your application is complete by August 21, 2023 and indicate competition number R85-2023/24-368.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Service New Brunswick
People and Culture
850 Lincoln Rd
PO Box 1998
Fredericton, NB E3B 4Z7
Telephone: (506) 457-3580
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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