Analyst, Procurement

Highlights of the job

This is an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented individual with strong negotiation and communication skills to grow their Supply Chain Management career

Your procurement responsibilities will primarily focus on goods related to electricity distribution and transmission systems, professional services, and construction requirements utilizing various procurement methodologies. Having experience with various types of requirements and procurement methodologies would be considered an asset. Your negotiation and procurement skills are key as you negotiate in highly competitive industries and mitigate supply chain issues.

What you’d be responsible for
- Reviewing specifications and scope of work documentation with customers to ensure that milestones and deliverables are clearly outlined.
- Ensuring optimal results against appropriate performance metrics including meeting customer expectations; cost saving/avoidance, contract turnaround time, operational effectiveness and efficiency, and employee/customer satisfaction.
- Improving and managing tools and reporting to assist in the efficient execution of Procurement and business unit objectives.
- Providing advice and recommendations to customers on procurement procedures, methods and approaches, and collaborates with business unit to develop appropriate sourcing and procurement strategies.
- Leading the end-to-end procurement and contracting process in accordance with procurement practices, EPCOR policies, and external regulations (i.e. Trade Agreements NWTPA, CFTA, and CETA).
- Acting as representative and facilitating negotiations for assigned procurements.
- Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships and contracts, including facilitating contract review sessions between business unit and suppliers.
- Assessing competition and market opportunities/threats and recommending plans to address.

What’s required to be successful
- A post-secondary diploma (2 year) in Supply Chain Management or a business related field (Operations Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, etc.) from a recognized educational institute is required
- A post-secondary degree (4 year) would be considered an asset
- 4+ years of experience in category based buying and negotiating contracts or directly related experience within the field
- Purchasing Designation (SCMP, C.P.M. or C.P.P.O.) is preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in:

- Public procurement processes and awareness of relevant trade agreements
- Negotiating commercial terms and conditions and competitive bidding laws
- Interpreting purchasing policy, processes and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to:

- Effectively negotiate with vendors and 3rd parties to create value for the business
- Effectively lead the entire procurement process starting with the identification of need through to contract execution and supplier relationship management
- Demonstrated proficiency with:

- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
- Bids & Tenders or similar web based eProcurement systems

As the successful Analyst, you possess a high level of initiative with the demonstrated ability to be proactive. You are fully engaged in professional work and in continuous improvement of business practices, recommending and making improvements on an ongoing basis. Using your relationship skills, you can exercise influence when working in a cross-functional team and use your highly developed analytical thinking skills to effectively conduct problem analysis, present findings and recommend solutions.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: T2

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly

Application deadline**:November 17, 2024**

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- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
- Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.