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Manager, Category Management (multiple positions) Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Central Services Procurement and Supply Chain Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 36045 Salary Range: $72,967.00 - $92,939.00 per year Closing Date: March 16, 2020 The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. Introduction: This position is part of the Procurement Modernization Initiative which aligns with the Manitoba Public Service Transformation Strategy and is a pan-governmental, multi-year/multi-phase procurement modernization project to achieve cost savings and create greater value for Manitoba taxpayers through public procurement. The project includes: Centralizing procurement services to ensure government contracting is more coordinated, strategic and sustainable Adopting a category management approach to procurement to help the province become a smart shopper Improving planning and using Manitoba’s purchasing power to achieve economies of scale Modernizing procurement will enable the government to become a ‘smart shopper’ by bundling contracts to reduce costs. It is expected that Manitoba will see real cost savings while maintaining the quality of services Manitobans expect and deserve. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check Must be able to travel by ground and/or air transportation on occasion and as required Qualifications: Essential Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field or completion of a professional procurement designation. A combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Supervisory experience including carrying out human resource functions such as recruitment, coaching, mentoring and performance management. Experience with category management including leading collaborative teams, spend category research methods, strategic planning, and implementing organizational change. Experience with procurement cycles including tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, contract award and contract management. Experience with basic project management tools and techniques to plan and project manage implementation of strategic source plans. Knowledge of different methods of Supplier Relationship Management and the ability to identify and implement the most appropriate approach. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Strong written communication skills. Strong verbal communication skills. Duties: Key Responsibilities for this position include: Planning, designing, and delivering category management services, including overseeing all procurement activities. Lead development of robust sourcing strategies based on complex research to provide innovative procurement recommendations to senior leadership and executive. Manage, lead, and recruit a team of procurement professionals. Develop and maintain strong external relationships to foster supplier relationship management activities. Develop partnerships with departments and agencies across government. Manage all phases of the procurement cycle, including legal consultation, resolution of issues and providing approvals. Execute ongoing monitoring of complex procurement projects, practices and strategies to promote standardization and process improvement across departments. APPLY TO: Advertisement No. 36045 Service Centre 3 Human Resource Services-155 Carlton Street Winnipeg, MB. R3C 3H8 Phone: 204-945-8819 Fax: 204-948-3382 Email: [email removed] To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. ***CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM*** Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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