Manager, Procurement Services

Are you a procurement professional with experience in contract management and leading a purchasing team? We are looking for a Manager, Procurement Services to provide leadership to a team responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of goods and services and implementation of purchasing policies and programs to our internal clients in I&T and Claims.

In this role, you’ll effectively manage general procurement services and support areas that require third party provider or supplier contractual agreements.

How you’ll make a difference: You’ll help protect the financial integrity of B.C.’s workers’ compensation system, ensuring we serve British Columbians now and in the future.

Where you’ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.

• Ensure that our executed contracts are appropriately managed to the best interest of our organization, throughout the full contract lifecycle.
• Ensure that purchasing policies, procedures, and standards are appropriately implemented and that funds for the procurement of goods and services are properly tendered
• Promote a customer-focused and service-oriented approach in providing services to external and internal customers
• Lead your team to maintain high levels of service and achieve objectives by creating a supportive working environment and promoting effective communication and teamwork
• Develop and implement operational objectives and action plans, monitor quality and quantity of work, and ensure adequate service levels and operating standards are maintained
• Facilitate the creation and development of competitive processes and third-party provider/supplier contract agreements and manage processes and communication involving agreements with service providers and suppliers
• Work with clients to offer creative business solutions
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Think strategically and execute an action plan to achieve objectives
• Create a work environment that encourages and supports the development and success of individuals on your team, enabling them to contribute to the team and reach their maximum potential
• Use well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information, influence others, build relationships, and work collaboratively
• Do sourcing and contracting in the I&T space

Your background and experience

• A degree in business administration, economics, supply chain management, or other relevant field of study
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience in a computerized supply chain/purchasing environment with experience in competitive bidding and contract management
• Experience in IT procurement within the public sector is strongly preferred
• Professional certification from a recognized and accredited supply management associate or institute is an asset
• Working knowledge of business management principles and practices
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset
  

We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.

Who we are

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $119,090 - $144,694/annually

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are preferred.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.