Manager of Procurement and Risk - Exempt Position

OPEN DATE:        Friday, March 1, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

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Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, City of Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore. 

Manager of Procurement and Risk

(Salary Range $97,716 - $112,200 per annum )

The City of Powell River is seeking a high-energy, dedicated professional to join our team as the Manager of Procurement and Risk. This position develops, oversees, and manages the City’s procurement and insurance function, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, bylaws, trade agreements and other legislation.  The successful candidate will ensure the City receives the best value possible for its goods and service purchases and dispositions, minimizes procurement risk, and maintains appropriates levels of insurance.

Ideally, you hold a diploma or degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline along with a professional procurement designation and at least five years senior experience in the public sector implementing best practices and leading complex procurement projects.   You have extensive knowledge of purchasing and supply management principles, contract law, risk management, bonding and insurance, and government legislation and regulations as they relate to public purchasing functions.  A superior negotiator and communicator, you excel at leading interdepartmental evaluation teams through complex bid evaluations and make recommendations for complex and specialized purchasing issues.

This is a full-time permanent position with a Monday to Friday, 35-hour work week, and an annual salary range of $97,716 - $112,200.  We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer and a superior pension plan.  Employees have unlimited access to the Recreation Complex gym/swim/skate facilities during public hours, as well as unlimited drop-in fitness classes.  Financial support for relocation is available.   

Manager of Procurement and Risk Job Description

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.

2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 

3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.