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Manager, Supply Chain Management

Department: Finance

Competition Number: 26-131

Job Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full time Manager, Supply Chain Management. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Supply Chain Management leads and oversees the City’s supply chain function, ensuring the effective, compliant, and value driven acquisition of goods and services in support of municipal objectives. The role provides leadership to the Supply Chain Management team and strategic advice on procurement, inventory and warehousing, contract management and asset disposal matters across the organization. The Manager, Supply Chain Management promotes procurement best practices, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, effective risk management and strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.

The Manager, Supply Chain Management exercises considerable independent action and judgment in their daily work, specifically in the areas of procurement, inventory control, and asset disposal. Performance is evaluated in terms of achieving departmental objectives, and in the quality of service provided to users.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see the job description PDF below.

Requirements





Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline from a recognized educational institution and professional certification from a recognized Supply Chain Institution. A minimum of five years’ progressively responsible related experience, including management or supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal or public-sector procurement and warehousing environment is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a permanent full-time exempt position offering 35 hours of work per week, with the salary range of $142,276.91 to $151,358.42 as well as a competitive benefits package. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

Comments

The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.

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