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Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!
Job Responsibility:
Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project
Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates
Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing
Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes
Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities
Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project
Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations
Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements
Requirements:
University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field
Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects
Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents
Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position
In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management
Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision
Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud
Nice to have:
10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry
A postgraduate qualification or MBA
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset