Specialist, Commodity Management (Temporary)
at Alectra Utilities
Mississauga, ON, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 30 Nov, 2024 | Not Specified | 04 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Independence,Contract Management,Contract Law,Analytical Skills,Presentation Skills,Union,Assessment,Procurement | No | No |
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Description:
COMMENSURATE WITH RANGE AND CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE
Number of Openings:
1
Union:
NO
Open:
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
- Degree or diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
- SCMA – CSCMP designation preferred
- Excellent knowledge of procurement,sourcing and contracting best practices, activities and processes
- Contract law and mediation skills in contract management
- Strong grasp of category management principles
- Proficiency with MS Office applications and web based purchasing applications
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years in Procurement in commodity / category management role or in a senior procurement role
- Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and negotiations skills with proven contract administration experience
- Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
- Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
- Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the button below.
Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment and selection process please consult with Alectra’s People Team.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities:
- Leads all contractual negotiations and tendering in relation to cost, price and availability of materials and services
- Assumes responsibility for the selection process and establishment of preferred vendor agreements and is responsible for the communication between internal stakeholders and vendors
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and preferred suppliers
- Conducts internal and market demand analysis for all materials and services as part of category planning activities
- Provides ongoing support to internal purchasing resources regarding any issues related to materials, vendor and purchase orders
- Manages contracts on supplier performance and evaluation of services Generates KPI reports and reports on procurement savings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure price and material accessibility are outlined prior to final design approval
- Conducts proactive risk management with all external engagements and ensuring resources, activities and information for each project meet the requirements and deadlines
- Provides technical expertise in the planning, design and implementation of projects and key initiatives
- Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery
- Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Logistics/Procurement
Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain
Logistics
Diploma
Business Administration, Administration, Business
Proficient
1
Mississauga, ON, Canada