Procurement Coordinator - Supply Chain Operations

Procurement Coordinator

• Supply Chain Operations

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Req ID: 228422

Location: Central Zone, NSH Performance Centre

Department: SCO SOURCING MANAGER PROCUREMENT-CNS

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position

Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Procurement Coordinator works in collaboration with the broader Supply Chain Operations procurement functions and is responsible for the effective and efficient procurement and sourcing of supplies, equipment and services for NSH programs that have complex, high risk, or high value requirements where the use of advanced procurement methods including market analysis, and the development of strategic negotiation tactics is essential in achieving successful outcomes.

The Procurement Coordinator will also perform standard procurement related functions from start to finish (Purchase Order issuance with dollar values both over & under threshold) for their clients in relation to these assigned projects & programs, including supporting Alternate Procurement in creating requests for services to be performed by Service Nova Scotia

• Internal Services
• Procurement Shared Service by using Ariba.

This role supports the facilitation and navigation of the procurement process for their client’s projects, ensuring that related policies and procedures are adhered to while providing a consistent customer experience; aiding in finding creative solutions to situations that may be uncommon or unique, and providing access to additional quality and innovation that the market has to offer in support of the services that NSH provides for the care needs of Nova Scotians.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor’s degree related to Business Administration, Finance or Engineering

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with the supply chain activities of an organization in the acute healthcare setting

Certificate in Public Sector Procurement Program (“PSPP”) and/or Supply Chain Management Professional designation (offered by Supply Chain Canada) preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required

Experience with SAP; Tecsys, GHX, e-commerce an asset

Demonstrate verbal, written, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent people skills to effectively work in a team environment

Project management and negotiation skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work in a stressful environment with competing priorities

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Long assignment full-time; 70 hours bi-weekly

Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$37.79 - $44.28 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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