Senior Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada FortisBC Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team at FortisBC. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing requests for goods and services, conferring with originators to eliminate ambiguities, and ensuring maximum contracting efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews and analyzes requests for goods and services, including detailed specifications, and confers with originators to eliminate ambiguities and ensure maximum contracting efficiency.
  • Performs and provides backup coverage for all duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist, including managing strategic contracts with complex requirements and high-risk exposures.
  • Provides support to capital projects by acting as a team member on project teams, coordinating and working closely with project team members, and providing contract execution activities.
  • Assists in developing procurement procedures and policy, and ensures that they are followed.
  • Provides business coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement guidelines to Procurement Specialists.

Requirements

  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation.
  • Eight (8) years recent, related procurement experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of markets and Supply Chain Management best practices and trends.
  • Ability to perform materials planning and buying assignments of a complex nature that requires knowledge of and experience with contracting-out practices and procedures, analyzing costs, preparing requests for quotation, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
  • Strong business knowledge in a regulated gas utility industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of procurement procedures and practices, as well as materials resource planning and forecasting.
  • Sound analytical, organization, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively on technical details with clients, suppliers, engineers, and technicians.

About FortisBC

FortisBC is a leading energy provider in British Columbia, delivering renewable energy, natural gas, electricity, and propane to over 1.2 million customers. We are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development.



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