Procurement Advisor

Sr. Procurement Advisor

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Sr Procurement Advisor for their Burnaby location.

Overview:

Provide leadership, guidance, and advice to client groups within the line of business in sourcing, procuring, and managing a wide range of goods and services, particularly those with high value, high complexity, and/or high financial or political risk impacts.

Responsibilities:
 

• Develop and plan the implementation of sourcing strategies or related work packages by using excellent skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, planning/project management, supplier/market research, problem-solving, and facilitation of decision-making in a large and complex organization.
• Implement sourcing strategies or related work packages using a thorough understanding of client sourcing processes and standards, good project management practices, knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the appropriate application of relevant supply chain concepts.
• Lead and/or support projects/programs that may include developing and conducting competitive sourcing events (eg. RFPs, RFSQ, RFT, etc.). May include developing and conducting multi-stage RFx's.
• Sourcing activities may also include First Nations directed procurement, province wide and global initiatives, and working with other utilities on joint initiatives (eg. Telus, Fortis).
• Preparing approval document and negotiation strategy prior to initiating negotiations. Leading negotiations through to awarding of contract(s).
• Implementing supplier relationship management initiatives including analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships between client’s supply chain organization and business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting.
• Analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert by advising on sourcing best practices, approaches, and standards to enhance current operational efficiency and future capability.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years progressive Supply Chain Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain or in a related field

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, project management, planning and organizational skills
• Solid understanding of contract development, competitive bid law and contract law.
• Ability to successfully manage large procurement projects, including those of a complex nature
• Ability to lead complex negotiations with large vendors
• Experience in crown corporations or government environments, an asset
• Experience with government/public procurement and, the various Canadian free trade agreements is preferred.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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