SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. We add value through the sound investment of credit union funds on deposit, as well as providing a wide range of products and services to maintain credit union leadership in the marketplace.
We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated individual to manage a portfolio of services designed to create efficiencies for credit unions. Accountabilities include identifying potential products/services, business case development, financial forecasting and contract negotiation/management. If you are a seasoned professional with proven analytical, business systems design and relationship management skills this may be the position for you.
The Job
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Professional Services & Solutions, you will lead SaskCentral’s procurement services portfolio. You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts and maintain accountability for the overall financial performance of the business line. You will also provide strategic leadership to the development of innovative products and services that offer credit unions value and efficiencies. You will analyze the marketability and financial stability of these solutions, lead business case development, negotiate with vendors and design business process reviews. In this role, you will build relationships with strategic suppliers to increase the value produced by our services for the benefit of the credit unions.
The Candidate
You will have a degree in Technology or Commerce/Business Administration, combined with five years of experience in systems design or business analysis. You will have strong analytical, organizational, negotiation and relationship management skills. Your financial acumen will help you develop budgets and report on progress. Excellent communication skills will allow you to understand and articulate complex technical and business requirements in a way that is easily understood by others. You will have knowledge of change management processes and the ability to lead change. The position requires some travel. Familiarity with the credit union system would be an asset.
Please include in your cover letter examples of how you meet the qualifications for this position. Interested applicants should submit a resume in confidence by February 12.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process.
Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.
