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We are looking for a Purchasing Analyst To join our Procurement Services department focusing on Contract management For WorkSafeBC.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement Services, in this role, you will research, develop, recommend and implement strategies to improve our sourcing practices while working closely with senior management. You will be relied upon to interpret and apply legislative policy, laws and procedures by participating in changes to procurement systems, and providing training, informed advice and recommendations on procurement policy and procedures. Additionally, you may provide work direction to a variety of staff positions within the Procurement Services Department as part of leadership development.

How you will make a difference: You will help protect the financial health of BC’s workers’ compensation system, ensuring that we serve British Columbians now and into the future.

Where will you work?

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines remote and in-office work based on the operational needs of the job.

This position requires the successful candidate to work two days per week in our Richmond office.

What will you do?

• Monitor contractual performance and compliance, ensure that contractual obligations and requirements are met by all parties, and resolve contractual disputes and issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation, including contract changes, renewals, and amendments.
• Coordinate the contract review process such as collecting and analyzing data and making recommendations on potential problems and opportunities for consolidation, contracting and cost reduction
• Develop long-term business relationships with new and potential First Nation service providers and suppliers to the organization
• Develop and maintain successful, long-term business relationships with all current and potential buyers and suppliers of the organization
• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of complex procurement projects, working independently to anticipate and respond to problems and customer needs, exploring creative and innovative alternatives and developing recommendations
• Assist, participate in and lead projects with significant impacts on the organization to address emerging issues
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior team members to help them achieve company goals and assist the team through knowledge and application of leadership and team building skills and techniques such as group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, and integration of work processes and products.

Is this right for you?

We are looking for someone who can:

• Identify, define, analyze and apply law and policy to issues and facts to assess impact, recognize appropriateness, evaluate options and make recommendations
• Plan, lead and facilitate the procurement process in multi-disciplinary procurement project team meetings, negotiating complex contracts and service agreements
• Use effective communication skills to present information to audiences with different levels of experience and answer questions
• Train and motivate individuals and work groups to provide clear work direction and encourage a high level of customer service
• Use project management principles and techniques including estimating costs, determining resource requirements, establishing schedules, monitoring progress, and using interpersonal skills to manage the expectations of internal stakeholders

Your background and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree Or a two-year post-secondary diploma in purchasing, business administration, economics or any related discipline
• A At least six years of progressive experience in procurement and/or contract managementIncludes experience in a senior position or leading complex procurement projects
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification from the Supply Chain Management Society of Canada
• All other qualifications being equal, preference will be given to candidates with a First Nation background; Or who have worked directly with (or within) First Nation organizations and clients.

We will consider equal combinations of education and experience.

It’s important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully completing two different criminal record licenses; One meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. Make sure you are legally entitled to work in Canada

It’s important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully completing two different criminal record licenses; One meets the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Make sure you are legally entitled to work in Canada

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, illness and disability. When work-related injuries or illnesses occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation and safe return to work. We are honored to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating and rewarding. Our positions provide diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do matters, and so do the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference depends on building a team with a rich set of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute their best and authentic selves.

Learn more: discovers Who are we?.

Our benefits

As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, the total compensation package includes:

• A defined-benefit retirement plan that provides you with a monthly annuity for life in retirement
• 3 weeks vacation in your first year, with regular increments based on years of service
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Elective leave and earned leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out What we offer.

salary: $48.47 – $61.10 per hour

Want to apply?

• Orders are welcomed immediately, but must be received no later than 4:30 PM PT on the closing date.
• Please note that we will start assessments before the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the evaluation process, please email Recruitment Test Places (SM) When you submit your order.