Procurement Officer

Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, structured environment where job expectations are clear, and quality is never compromised and constant dialogue is encouraged? If so, this is the role for you.

Halifax Water is currently recruiting one (1) Term, Full-Time, Procurement Officer in the Corporate Services Department for up to 14 months. Procurement Officers are key members of the Corporate Services Department, responsible for contributing to the Utility's overall success by providing prompt and professional service that leads to a world-class customer experience. In Procurement, we ensure an open and fair process that maximizes competition to obtain the best value.

Interested, qualified internal candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and up-to-date resume quoting Competition #HW25-58E in the subject line (required) confirming their interest by 4:30 PM on April 18, 2025. As part of the conditional offer process, candidates will be subject to a satisfactory background check and satisfactory pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role:

• You will have a university degree preferably in business.
• A minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in public procurement, with an emphasis on public tendering, bid evaluation, contracting, and contract management.
• Experience with a computerized purchasing system, such as Cayenta, eProcurement, or materials management would be an asset.
• An equivalent combination of formal education and experience may be considered.

You also must have the following skills or work experience:

• Demonstrated end-to-end previous experience in RFx (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) development and process, specifically in writing solicitations, specification review, Best Value evaluation process, contract development, negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience with an ERP purchasing system, eProcurement bidding solution, and materials management would be an asset.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and disputes that could result in legal action or create the perception of distrust in the Procurement Process.
• Advanced demonstrable time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and environments.
• Ability to confidently manage and facilitate meetings with both stakeholders and vendor industry (In-person and virtually).
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

As the Procurement Officer, you are responsible for and/or contribute to the strategic sourcing of goods, services, and construction, which are to be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, municipal, and corporate policy, laws, rules, and regulations. You provide the knowledge and expertise required to guide the public procurement process while seeking unique, creative, sustainable procurement solutions for complex business needs. You will help identify opportunities to achieve sustainable cost savings through stakeholder engagement, spend analytics, and market intelligence. You will engage in procurement planning with user departments, ensuring short-term and long-term strategic procurement goals are met.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Salary = $79,841.27
• Total rewards package (health and dental benefits, wellness programs, paid sick leave, three weeks' vacation, pension, and more!)
• Employee Development - Lifelong Learning
• Employee Recognition Program
• Membership with CUPE Local 1431