Materials Management Sourcing
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Professional Level 1 is accountable for delivering assigned outcomes related to the development and execution of category/project supply chain strategies and sourcing activities. This role manages low to medium complexity procurement processes following established policies and quality requirements. The position requires strong knowledge of procurement models, contract laws, and inventory practices.
Responsibilities
- Execute supply chain and sourcing strategies
- Manage procurement processes from strategy to award
- Prepare and evaluate contracting documents (RFP, RFQ, etc.)
- Identify and mitigate supply risks
- Maintain stakeholder relationships and report progress
Required Skills
- 5+ years procurement/sourcing experience
- SAP S4Hana proficiency
- Knowledge of contract and bid law
- SCMP designation or equivalent
- Public sector sourcing experience
Job Details
### Work Assignment Requirements
* Provide sourcing and procurement support for medium value and complexity public sourcing to support materials management operations.
* Recommend procurement models and determine appropriate sourcing methods, including the preparation and evaluation of Contracting documents such as Supply Chain Strategy, Contracting Plan, RFT, RFP, RFQ, RFSQ, RFI, and RFEI.
* Manage procurement processes from strategy to award, while providing support to diverse project teams and internal operational teams.
* Identify sourcing and supply risks based on internal current state analysis, financial consideration, best business practice, supply base characteristics, industry offerings, legal considerations, and other unique factors.
* Report regularly to the department manager on the status of sourcing initiatives and escalate issues that may impact the success of the procurement process.
* Participate in the identification, development, and roll out of business process improvements.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
### Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in an engineering or business-related subject (or equivalent experience).
* 5 years of procurement and sourcing experience in mid-level to senior roles.
* Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation.
* Demonstrated ability to navigate supply chain dynamics, logistical/operational hurdles, and optimize performance.
* Proficiency in procurement and contract documents, evaluation leadership, and supplier negotiations.
* Strong knowledge of inventory practices and project-specific procurements utilizing SAP S4Hana.
* Experience operating within a crown corporation, Canadian or Provincial government environment is an asset.
* Experience interacting with First Nations is considered an asset.
* Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Good understanding of contract and competitive bid laws.
### Requirements
* Provincial Government Sourcing Experience.
* Prior experience purchasing inventory in SAP preferred.
* Knowledge of contract law.
* Independent, solution-based thinker.
* Ability to work independently and manage RFx documents on BC Bid.
* Hybrid work model: minimum two days in the office, may increase based on business requirements.