Contract Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Highlights of the job:

We are hiring a full time, temporary
Contract Analyst for up to nine months working out of Edmonton, AB.

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

This position may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program.

What you'd be responsible for:

Providing input to the strategic sourcing plans and direction and ensuring ongoing, effective relationships with other positions.
Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against Supply Chain Management performance metrics, including meeting client expectations, cost saving/avoidance, operational effectiveness and efficiency (e.g., productivity, quality, reliability, on time delivery of products/services, etc.) and employee/client satisfaction.
Managing all aspects of competitive bidding processes (e.g. RFI, RFP or RFQ) following public procurement requirements.
Facilitating negotiations and serving as the negotiation representative for assigned procurements.
Preparing contract documents, coordinating award of contracts and making recommendations to stakeholders and the Procurement Manager on whether to award contracts.
Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships and contracts including facilitating contract review sessions between internal clients and suppliers.
Collecting and analyzing data and working with other business areas to determine the feasibility and advantage of establishing long term supply contracts for high usage, high dollar volume and regularly purchased products, which could more effectively leverage EDTI spend.
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.
Developing recommendations to optimize overall cost, delivery and quality for assigned procurement portfolio.
Assisting in the development and utilization of tools and reporting mechanisms to assist in the efficient execution of the operational objectives of EDTI.

What's required to be successful:

Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related business field from a recognized postsecondary institution.
A degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business field is an asset.
4+ years of experience in category based buying and negotiating contracts or directly related experience within utilities or a related field.
Procurement or Supply Chain Management Designation (SCMP, C.P.M. or C.P.P.O.) is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in:
Public procurement processes and awareness of relevant trade agreements
Negotiating commercial terms and conditions and competitive bidding laws
Interpreting purchasing policy, processes and procedures
Demonstrated ability to:
Effectively negotiate with vendors and third parties to create value for the business
Effectively lead the entire procurement process starting with the identification of need through to contract execution and supplier relationship management.
Demonstrated proficiency with:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning software
Bids & Tenders or similar web based eProcurement systems

As the successful Contract Analyst, you possess a high level of initiative and are proactive. You are fully engaged in the continuous improvement of business practices, recommending and making improvements on an ongoing basis.

With the ability to exercise influence when working in a cross-functional team, you use your highly developed analytical thinking skills to effectively conduct problem analysis, present findings and recommend solutions.

Additionally, you possess strong verbal and written communication skills and present information to a variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings.

You are a team player. You focus on opportunities to enhance your personal effectiveness in the procurement and strategic sourcing.

Other important facts about this job:

Jurisdiction:
CSU52

Class:
T2

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly

Wage:
Starting at $45.74 per hour with placement based on qualifications, credentials and experience

Application deadline
:
May 25, 2023
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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 l