Procurement Operations Manager

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Emera Inc Full time
Job Title: Procurement Operations Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Operations Manager to lead and facilitate the procurement of goods and services and the implementation of contracts. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement and governance processes and be able to effectively procure, manage, and administer various types of agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage procurement initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders, including the identification and mitigation of risks.
  • Lead the development of contracting and procurement strategies.
  • Foster strong relationships and open communications with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure procurement initiatives are timely, effective, and aligned with NSPI's policies and procedures.
  • Work in collaboration with Project and Legal teams to monitor and manage contracts while ensuring compliance.
  • Coordinate the negotiation of terms and conditions of contracts.
  • Ensure contractors and suppliers are adhering to terms and conditions of their agreements and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to drive value and productivity.
  • Work with contractors to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings.
  • Ensure that procurement practices and procedures are being followed throughout the procurement life cycle.
  • Provide guidance to various internal departments regarding commercial and contractual matters.


Requirements:

  • You must have a University Degree or College Diploma in business or related field and experience in Contracting, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, and an overall understanding of Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Certified SCMP Designation or PMP Certification would be considered an asset.
  • You will be required to facilitate group meetings and provide an in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and standard methodologies. Inter-personal and communication skills (verbal and written) are imperative as you will need to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
  • You must have advanced MS Office skills and experience with developing/conducting presentations. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to organize, control, and coordinate various activities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • You will be required to hold a valid driver's license and travel for this position.


About Us:
At Emera Inc, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

What We Offer:

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
  • Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.


Why Work with Us:
We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of Emera Inc is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Inc mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions.

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