Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services

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The Role

We are looking for a Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services to support our Finance and Procurement Services. The Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services is responsible and accountable for the staffing, training and management of procurement services teams. As a Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services, you will also be responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, controlling, managing and monitoring of all procurement and contracting services on behalf of the National Research Council.  These services include procurement and contracting services for construction, services, goods, publications, architectural and engineering services, energy services and deregulated services. This position is also responsible for the application and interpretation of policies and guidelines for the delivery of a sound, effective and efficient procurement and contracting services for all of NRC. 

The incumbent is responsible for the quality assurance, monitoring and reporting of the procurement activities. The incumbent also exercises direct or functional supervisory authority over all the employees engaged in the delivery, to their clients, of any of the products, services and construction forming part of the procurement and contracting services.

The position is also responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and operational planning behind the current and future positioning of the procurement and contracting services and to align it with the overall mission, vision, direction and needs of the NRC. 
 

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

University degree in business administration or in a related field from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.  

Certified Professional Purchaser designation (CPP) or CSCMP certification through the Supply Chain of Canada (SCC) or working towards the designation
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Extensive** and recent managerial experience in supervising procurement and contracting processes.  
• Significant* experience in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines for the delivery of systems and training to promote and monitor sound procurement practices. 
• Extensive** experience in interpreting and applying contracting legislation, regulations and policies.
• Extensive** experience in providing expert advice and direction in the procurement and contracting process to all levels of management, including recommending strategies and course of action.
• Significant* experience in the supervision and management of employees.
• Significant* experience working on personal computers using MS Office (specifically MS Word and MS Outlook) and SAP or similar integrated business software.

Experience in a federal government environment or public sector would be an asset.

Experience in managing budgets in accordance with the Federal administration act would be an asset.

*Significant – 4 to 6 years
**Extensive – 7 years or more
 

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Extensive knowledge in supply chain management practices and principles.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to interpret and apply government contracting and procurement policies, regulations, Acts and legislation.
• Sound knowledge of practices and guidelines that govern federal government procurement functions.
• Sound knowledge of trends, developments and challenges in managing procurement in the public and private sectors.
• Well-developed ability to supervise, coach and direct staff.
• Well-developed ability to design and deliver presentations with good business writing skills.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, superiors and clients, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the various instruments, to write NRC policy and guidelines and to make or guide contracting and procurement decisions that balance client needs with compliance requirements. 
   

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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Compensation

Salary under review 

From $108,533 to $120,319 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Some travelling is required.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• Candidates who have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) test results with the Public Service Commission should include these results with their application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.