The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement is seeking an innovative, responsible, and results-oriented individual to join the PMD team as a Procurement Business Partner in the Business Technology Solutions Branch.
In this position, you will:
- Create, implement, and maintain new procurement models, policies, and processes designed to help provincial government organizations adopt best practices and improve their procurement performance in all phases of the acquisition life cycle;
- Research, identify, and manage all aspects of a complex, competitive procurement process (RFP), including utilizing different systems or tools to complete strategic sourcing initiatives, retrieve data, identify technical and legal issues, perform financial and non-financial data analysis, and evaluate current and future trends;
- Consult with other provinces on specific needs and work with the rules and regulations of other jurisdictions on intra-provincial procurement opportunities;
- Develop relationships and liaise with senior ministry, agency, and Crown Corporation officials to lead them through the strategic procurement process to achieve client and government objectives;
- Clearly and accurately explain, verbally and in writing, complex processes; interpret policy standards relating to the acquisition and contracting of services; and provide recommendations to clients to enhance knowledge and understanding of procurement policies, programs, laws, and procedures;
- Manage contracts to ensure that both suppliers and clients are adhering to rules and regulations, maintaining confidentiality, and completing their obligations as stated in the written contract; and,
- Provide professional expertise to clients using project management methods to reach acceptable solutions.
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