Procurement Analyst - #452939

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time, temporary Procurement Analyst positions working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant (EPCOR Water) in Edmonton, AB for up to 8 months.

This opportunity is open to Internal and External candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

This is an excellent opportunity for a team-oriented individual with excellent negotiation and communication skills to grow their Supply Chain Management career.

As the Procurement Analyst, you will be accountable for leading the end-to-end procurement process within EPCOR’s Procurement team. You will be providing subject matter expertise to the EPCOR business unit, and achieving compliance with company policies, trade agreements (NWPTA, CETA, CFTA), and procurement best practices.

This position will primarily focus on collaborative and multi-disciplinary strategic sourcing projects, and cross-company procurement projects to establish long term agreements for EPCOR. There will also be a focus on engineering requirements which then transition into construction requirements through various procurement methodologies. While design-bid-build methods are mainly utilized other methodologies such as design-build, progressive design build, and construction management at risk and integrated project delivery are increasingly being used.

What you’d be responsible for

• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics including meeting customer expectations, cost saving/ avoidance, operational effectiveness, efficiency and employee/customer satisfaction.
• Leading the entire procurement process starting with the identification of need through contract execution and supplier relationship management.
• Within the Procurement process, ensure compliance with EPCOR policies and external legislation.
• Managing all aspects of competitive bidding processes (e.g. RFI, RFP, RFQ) following public procurement requirements.
• Facilitating negotiations and serving as the negotiation representative for assigned procurements.
• Preparing contract documents, coordinating the award of contracts, and making recommendations to Stakeholders and the manager on whether to award or not to award contracts.
• Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships and contracts including facilitating contract review sessions between internal customers and contractors.
• Collecting and analyzing data and working with business units to determine the feasibility and advantage of establishing long-term supply contracts for high usage, high dollar volume, and regularly purchased products.
• Advising and making recommendations to stakeholders with respect to potential procurement risks and the purchase to pay processes.
• Assessing competition and market opportunities, threats and recommending plans to address them.
• Assisting in the development and utilization of tools and reporting mechanisms to assist in the efficient execution of the operational objectives.
• Demonstrating a high performance, disciplined, safe, and accountable manner of working, while focused on customer service.

What’s required to be successful

• Post-secondary Diploma (2 year) or Degree in Supply Chain Management or a business-related field (Operations Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, etc.) from a recognized educational institute is required.
• 4+ years of extensive experience in construction contracts and negotiating contracts or directly related experience within the field. Experience in construction alternative project delivery methods (IPD, CMAR, DB) is recommended.
• Purchasing Designation (SCMP, C.P.M. or C.P.P.O.) is considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in:
  • Public procurement processes and awareness of relevant trade agreements
  • Negotiating commercial terms, conditions and competitive bidding laws
  • The application of risk management tools and skills
  • The application of contractor management and performance
  • Interpreting purchasing policy, processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Apply competitive bidding law to develop and administer effective bid documents,
  • Apply contract law and understanding of contract terms and conditions in order to develop agreements that minimize risk and maximize benefits to EPCOR,
  • Effectively negotiate with contractors and stakeholders to create value for the business,
  • Effectively lead the entire procurement process starting with the identification of need through to contract execution and contractor relationship management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.),
  • Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software,
  • Bids & Tenders or similar web-based eProcurement systems.
  • SharePoint

The successful candidate possesses a high level of initiative with the demonstrated ability to be proactive. You must be fully engaged in professional work and in the continuous improvement of business practices. You are able to exercise influence when working in a cross-functional team and use highly developed analytical thinking skills to effectively conduct problem analysis, present findings, and recommend solutions. In addition, you possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to present information to a variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings. As our best candidate, you are a team player, you continually seek opportunities to enhance your personal effectiveness and expand your operational understanding of the procurement team.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: T2

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly

Starting Wage: $47.18 per hour; Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and are subject to change based on the ratification of the new Collective Agreement.

Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.