Procurement Advisor

Overview

Develop and implement sourcing strategies, lead procurement projects, manage contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• rfx management
• supplier relationship
• contract negotiation
• issue resolution
• strategy planning
• stakeholder management

Tasks

-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. -Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships between ’s supply chain organization and business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting. -Act as a subject matter expert by advising on sourcing best practices, approaches, and standards to enhance current operational efficiency and future capability. -Implementing supplier relationship management initiatives including analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues. -Analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues. -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. -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).

Requirements

• sap
• ms office
• bachelor's
• 5-7 years
• procurement law
• competitive sourcing

What You Bring

-Experience in categories or infrastructure capital project sourcing -Certificate or additional education in Supply Chain Management ( nice to have) -5 to 7 years of sourcing, category management, or equivalent experience, preferably in a complex environment -Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, or equivalent. -Proficiency in large-scale ERP systems ( such as SAP) -Advanced English skills for professional environment (written and spoken). -Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). -Certificate or additional education in Project Management (nice to have) -Implement sourcing strategies or related work packages using a thorough understanding of sourcing processes and standards, good project management practices, knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the appropriate application of relevant supply chain concepts. -Strong functional knowledge of public sector procurement law and experience navigating complex procurement standards within a large utility or similar regulated environment -Expertise in leading full-cycle competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFSQ, etc.), including preparation of approval documents, negotiation strategy, and final contract award

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Benefits

-Pay Rate: $50.12/hour, depending on experience -Candidates in this role will be working a hybrid schedule with at least 2 days in the office per work or as required

About Raise

-Born from the 65-year legacy of Ian Martin Group, this company rethinks staffing with tech-first, self-managed operations. -Operates globally with offices in the US, Canada, Ghana, India, and the Philippines, offering permanent placement, contract recruitment, payroll/EOR, RPO, and total talent management. -Skilled trades, technical, and industry-specific teams support clients across IT, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and more. -Tech platform uses AI-driven insights and real-time scheduling to enhance hiring speed and candidate experience. -Employs a Teal-operating, self-managed model, empowering employees to drive agility and innovation.

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