Sourcing Category Lead

Description

• Support fact-based analysis and reporting for end-to-end value chain optimization.
• Lead in the development and maintenance of category profiles and own the overall execution of a high value and high impact categories, as assigned.
• Assess construction and operating reports on performance and update vendor performance databases.
• Take the lead in resolution of disputes and claims. Ensure the necessary funding of approval documents are developed and processed.
• Support category teams on iterations of contracts.
• Execute responsibilities with regards to process improvements as directed by the Sourcing Category Manager.
• Evaluate incoming bids and quotes for vendor exceptions. In the analysis of bids, consider quality assurance, technical specifications, delivery requirements, commercial variances, and vendor historical performance and capabilities, and other relevant factors.
• Provide guidance to Operations Procurement teams on technical matters relating to materials and services for their line of business.
• Accountable to ensure a thorough evaluation of companies manufacturing facilities, financial health, safety record, service record, staffing and quality assurance programs etc. to establish capability, adequacy and experience for specific materials and services.
• With direction from the Sourcing Category Manager, determine upcoming category opportunities and priorities. Determine short term tactical and long term strategic approaches.
• Establish that acceptable quality program levels are assigned and that clear acceptance criteria exist. Review specifications to ensure purchasing conditions confirm to standards, policies, practices and jurisdictional requirements. Resolve areas of conflict whether in commercial, quality or technical areas. Issue requests for quotes and bids and any subsequent addenda.
• Collect, manage and assess relevant external benchmarks in order to assess Hydro One’s performance against those benchmarks.
• In collaboration with legal, resolve differences of opinions related to contract interpretation.
• Conduct category analysis with particular emphasis on spend analysis and market intelligence activities for high / medium / low categories, as assigned.
• Identify relevant external market trends with respect to the industry and/or category.
• Responsible for the preparation and review draft and final bid documents (i.e. commercial sourcing reviews, price competition sheets, letter of intent, make awards, purchase orders and instruction noticed) to ensure resolution of any areas of concern or ambiguity, writing the technical specification when necessary.
• Arrange as required pre and post-award meetings with suppliers and inspection to ensure a clear understanding of contractual responsibilities
• Responsible for Hydro One Services Company and other (such as AECL) bidder’s list to ensure adequacy of competitive bidding.
• Collect and manage category / supplier data including spend data segmentation Sourcing Specialist.
• Engage with cross functional category management teams as needed.
• Responsible for the review and adequacy of competitive sources and take corrective action where sources are insufficient. In collaboration with the Operations procurement team, develop and implement a procurement strategy taking into account the marketplace and the needs of the requisitioner and end user.
• Face off with internal clients to provide customer service across areas of category planning, sourcing and contracts.
• Continuously ensure effectiveness of purchasing channels, in alignment with strategies to support the Sourcing Category Manager.
• Lead the analysis of end-to-end value chain costs for respective categories.
• Assess vendor performance during the execution of work to ensure contractual requirements are being met and to establish a performance record to be used in the placing of future business.
• Preparation of various purchase documents such as commercial bid reviews, price competition sheets, letter of intents, FAX awards, purchase orders, and instruction notices. Arrange as required, post-award meetings with suppliers and inspection to ensure a clear understanding of contractual responsibilities.
• Monitor progress and resolve difficulties related to products and services during manufacturing or at site. Liaise with requisitioners and Hydro One’s legal, transportation, tax and labour relation’s staff. Initiate corrective action that the best meets Hydro One’s company needs. Assist in resolving differences of opinion related to contract interpretation.
• Administer contracts to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, including reviewing claims, progress payments, and escalation claims on contracts to ensure they adhere to the contract conditions including jurisdictional requirements and approve or recommend approval as required.
• Investigate and assess industries' ability to meet specific Hydro One supply needs and develop new sources as required. Perform a thorough evaluation of companies manufacturing facilities, financial health, safety record, service record, staffing and quality assurance programs, etc. to establish capability, adequacy and experience for specific product lines and services. Monitor suppliers' performance and provide assistance to new suppliers to be recommended for inclusion on future bid lists. Investigate unsatisfactory vendor performance and work with supplier to correct the situation, or as a last report, arrange for the removal of the supplier from future bidding. Maintain current records on supplier’s capabilities and performance
• Review specifications and statements of work to ensure purchasing conditions conform to standards, policies, practices and jurisdictional requirements
• Lead in negotiating contracts where no adequate competition exists or where sole source and only acceptable source is in the best interest of Hydro One. Prepare funding documents and approve or obtain approvals as required.
• Manage contract compliance (i.e. volume discounts).

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance