Powertech Technical Procurement Advisor

6 months ago

Surrey, Canada BC Hydro Full time

Powertech Labs Inc is a clean-tech 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 help get there.
- 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.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Duties**:

- 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.- 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.- 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

PTL-R-2165-230802E1 - Powertech Technical Procurement Advisor
- 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**:
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combination of qualifications and experience).- 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 of education and experience).- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage medium to large

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