:
The Opportunity
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Procurement & Real Estate
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time
Closing Date: October 9, 2025
We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Joint Strategic Procurement team in a full time position. Reporting to the Procurement Operations Manager, this position leads and facilitates the procurement of good and services and the implementation of contracts. Following NSPI's procurement and governance processes the Procurement Specialist is responsible for effectively procuring, managing and administering various types of agreements.
Key elements of this role include:
As a Procurement Specialist, you will:
Responsible for the development and management of procurement initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders, including the identification and mitigation of risks.
Lead the development of procurement strategies
Issue formal and informal requests for proposals for goods and services, addenda, review proposal responses based on qualitative and quantitative criteria and write recommendations.
Foster strong relationships and open communications with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure procurement initiatives are timely, effective and aligned with NSPI's policies and procedures.
Work in collaboration with Legal team to monitor and manage contracts while ensuring compliance
Coordinate the negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts
Ensure contractors and suppliers are adhering to terms and conditions of their agreements and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to drive value and productivity
Work with contractors to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings
Ensure that procurement practices and procedures are being followed throughout the procurement life cycle
Provide guidance to various internal departments regarding commercial and contractual matters.
Support the development of improved processes and templates for further standardization.
Propose and assist the department with implementing cost reduction strategies.
Accountabilities:
You will conduct strategic procurement activities to reduce the total cost of goods and services and mitigate risks through proactive analysis of requirements and leading procurement initiatives. You will develop, negotiate and maintain agreements that are all encompassing in scope and ensure the best value. You will lead request for proposal activities for all areas of the business.
You will assess on a continuing basis the adequacy of the procurement strategies and how they relate to the organization, the environment, local business, health and safety and a competitive marketplace.
You will be responsible for personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful:
MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.