Supervisor, Material Procurement Services (Non-Union)

Overview

Lead material planning, procurement, and inventory management for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• material planning
• inventory management
• supplier coordination
• reporting
• process automation
• budget control

Tasks

-Participate in internal and external meetings to identify potential challenges in material fulfillment. -Oversee the development and implementation of a Material Planning & Scheduling Strategy, incorporating forecasts to ensure material availability. -Plan, organize, and supervise daily activities of direct reports in support of departmental initiatives. -Evaluate the performance of direct reports and provide training and development opportunities. -Conduct research and investigate availability for key equipment. -Identify opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service levels. -Manage inventory to ensure optimal levels in a cost-effective manner. -Work closely with business stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues and support high material fulfillment levels. -Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and preferred suppliers to ensure key equipment is appropriately planned. -Provide input into department goals and objectives. -Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards -Administer Collective Agreement terms and represent management in grievance resolution. -Monitor supplier trends to ensure timely fulfillment of materials and recommend improvements to enhance efficiencies. -Lead or participate in departmental projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion. -Manage processes related to Inter-company Branch Transfers, Cycle Counts, Expired Materials, Safety Stock, Inventory Adjustments, and Product Reclassifications. -Prepare, analyze, and present reports, findings, and proposals. -Maintain budget responsibility and signing authority according to established policy. -Lead investigations and corrective action plans for material shortages. -Ensure ongoing awareness and communication of the commodities market.

Requirements

• inventory management
• procurement
• material planning
• apics
• cscmp
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience in performing extensive analysis and generating detailed reports. -Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and innovative solutions. -Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects within established timelines. -Experience in Material Planning and Expediting is an asset. -Advanced knowledge of inventory management and MS Office applications. -Minimum 5 years of related experience in an inventory and procurement management role. -Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset. -CSCMP designation or advanced enrollment is an asset. -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent. -APICS or SCMA enrollment is an asset. -Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information concisely. -Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license. -Effective leadership, change management, supervisory, and delegation skills, with attention to detail and organization. -Strong knowledge of procurement concepts and financial analysis. -Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Benefits

-We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following: -We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. -Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site. -We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities. -Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance. -Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days. -Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

About Alectra Inc.

-As Canada’s largest municipally-owned electric utility by customer base, it serves over 1 million homes and businesses. -Its financial strategy includes issuing large debenture offerings and investing roughly C$300 million annually in infrastructure renewal. -Specializing in grid modernization, EV charging networks, distributed energy, sub-metering, and smart metering projects. -Through its Alectra Energy Solutions arm, it delivers turnkey EV fleet and transit electrification—installing 90+ charging stations. -Unusual breadth: combines traditional electricity distribution with cloud-based energy market platforms and behind-the-meter solutions. -Operates storm-restoration businesses across Eastern Canada and the U.S., becoming the region’s largest power-restoration firm.

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