Procurement & Category Analyst II

Job Summary: Under the overall direction of the Chief Procurement Officer, the Procurement & Category Analyst II coordinates assigned contract administration, renewals, procurement reporting, category analysis, and competitive procurement activities commensurate to the role. Areas include low-complexity Network Services agreements, including routine procurement and contract matters, pricing and agreement data, forward planning, and stakeholder coordination. The position also supports larger or higher-risk collaborative procurements led by a Procurement Officer, Sr. Procurement Officer or the Chief Procurement Officer and works with BCNET staff, members, and suppliers in accordance with BCNET policies, applicable trade agreement requirements, and established public-sector procurement practices. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Procurement Coordinate lower-complexity competitive procurement processes in accordance with BCNET policies, procedures, applicable trade agreement requirements, and approved procurement plans. Applies an understanding of procurement activities such as preparing solicitation documents, requirements, evaluation materials, procurement schedules, recommendation reports, and complete procurement records. Post competitive opportunities and coordinate controlled supplier communications, evaluation activities, clarifications, approvals, and award documentation. Support Procurement Officers, Sr. Procurement Officer, and the Chief Procurement Officer on complex collaborative procurements. Contract Administration and Renewals Administer assigned agreements and ensure contract information, pricing, documentation, obligations, and milestones are accurate and current. Track and coordinate expiry dates, notice periods, renewals, extensions, amendments, pricing requirements, deliverables, close-outs, and competitive re-procurement planning. Maintain a forward-looking contract schedule and coordinate routine renewals and related approvals for assigned agreements. Prepare and administer renewal, extension, amendment, and related contract documentation within delegated parameters. Monitor assigned agreements for commercial, contractual, supplier, or compliance issues and escalate significant matters appropriately. Network Services Agreements Working with the Network Services team, coordinate the day-to-day procurement and contract administration for assigned agreements. Maintain accurate records and agreement information and coordinate routine contractual and renewal matters with Network Services staff and suppliers. Prepare reporting and forward plans for renewals, amendments, sourcing activities, and contract milestones associated with assigned Network Services agreements. Act as the primary contact for routine matters within the assigned portfolio, escalating technical, commercial, legal, or higher-risk issues as appropriate. Reporting and Data Analysis Analyze procurement, contract, supplier, spend, benefit, utilization, and performance data to support operational planning and category decisions. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on assigned procurements, contracts, renewals, amendments, expiries, milestones, managed spend, benefits, and key performance indicators. Conduct market, supplier, industry, economic, and regulatory research and contribute to business cases. Identify trends, risks, data gaps, and opportunities and provide clear findings and recommendations within the scope of the role. Develop presentations, dashboards, summaries, templates, and governance reporting materials for internal and external stakeholders. Supplier and Stakeholder Management Maintain effective working relationships with BCNET members, suppliers, and internal teams. Coordinate routine procurement, contract administration, renewal, reporting, and supplier follow-up activities for assigned agreements. Support resolution of routine supplier and contract issues and coordinate corrective actions, escalating significant matters as appropr…

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