Technical Procurement Advisor

6 months ago

Surrey, Canada Powertech Labs Full time

Powertech Labs Inc is a cleantech company with the mission of being a trusted innovation partner providing solutions, specialized testing, and technical expertise for a safe and sustainable global energy future. Powertech has a global reputation for delivering transformative solutions in both the electric power industry as well as the transport sector. A clean future will be driven by electric and hydrogen power, and we will contribute to a clean future by propelling electric and hydrogen power solutions forward.

We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:

- Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
- Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges - through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
- Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes - together we are more than the sum of parts.
- Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
- Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do.

Powertech has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Technical Procurement Advisor to join a team of professionals based at Powertech Labs in Surrey, B.C.

**Role Overview**

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project and Business Operations, the Technical Procurement Advisor will have responsibility for the procurement function within the company, including everything from strategy to execution.

As this is a new role to the organization, we are looking for an incumbent that has the maturity and experience to observe the strengths and weaknesses of existing policies and systems, and to initiate change and enhancements as they grow and shape this position to create a superior service that is central and pivotal to Powertech’s operations.

**Duties**:

- Provide technical leadership and innovation in the procurement of a wide range of services to support Powertech Business Groups in developing and awarding medium and high complexity contracts, in accordance with Powertech procurement policies and processes.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for Hydrogen Infrastructure and other Powertech business groups: collaborate with key stakeholders to develop procurement strategies aligned with Powertech goals and in compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier relationship management.
- Be the primary point of contact for engineering, production, and testing teams for all procurement needs.
- Conduct market research: analyze market trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to procurement. Identify opportunities and reduce risks for supply chain optimization including cost savings.
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships: Foster strong partnerships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and achieve strategic objectives. Engage in supplier development initiatives, including supplier diversity and sustainability programs.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance: Evaluate potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality, reliability, financial stability, and compliance. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and implement an inventory management system.
- Contribute to the selection of appropriate suppliers, evaluation of technical specifications and overall quality assurance throughout the procurement process.
- Support contract negotiations: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the organization. Mitigate risks and ensure contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical procurement guidance and support: Advise internal teams on procurement policies, procedures, best practices. Ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement strategies and other related topics.
- Stay updated on procurement regulations: Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to procurement. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and promote ethical and sustainable procurement practices.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members.

**Qualifications**:

- 7-10 years of procurement and sourcing experience in progressively senior roles (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation along with strong knowledge of markets and Supply Chain Management best practices and trends (or equivalent combination

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