Procurement Advisor - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Job Title: Procurement AdvisorWork Site: Exec - 601 W. Broadway, 11 flrStatus:Start Date:Hours:Regular Full TimeAs soon as possible0800-1600Days off: Saturday, Sunday and Statutory HolidaysSalary: $33.35 - $47.94 per hourReference#: 172985-cmcCome work as a Procurement Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Procurement Advisor to join the Contract Management team. Apply today to join our team!As a Procurement Advisor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Support the program areas (internal clients) within Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) by facilitating sourcing and contract strategy and procurement options analysis.
• Draft, edit and review standard form contracts, considering the program needs and organizational risk and policy compliance within VCH.
• Source services at competitive prices and advise program areas on which supplier to contract with, you will take a proactive approach in identifying trends and creating process oriented solutions that can be translated into procedures and policies, improving organizational and departmental efficiency.
• Provide advice on category management best practices through the stages of contract strategy/planning, procurement/competitive process, contract negotiation/award, and ongoing management.
• Manage many concurrent projects and balance competing priorities based on a broad understanding of organizational needs and working with legal counsel, operations and finance and research legislation and regulations to ensure procurement processes are up to date.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration or relevant health care discipline.
• Four (4) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in procurement, negotiation and contract execution, preferably in the public sector and facilitating and managing consultation processes with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Current registration with relevant professional College/Association, if applicable.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and use of contract language.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in the development and revision of contracts.
• Ability to utilize negotiation skills when liaising with suppliers on schedules and pricing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the clinical staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, problem solve, analyze and prioritize work with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency with and ability to develop systems using a variety of computer software includingdatabase applications, internet-based applications and MS Office.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2022.Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Quick Apply

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