Contract Analyst - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time, permanent, Contract Analyst position working out of the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, AB.

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

The position will primarily focus on collaborative and multi-disciplinary strategic sourcing projects and oftentimes 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 an increase in using other methodologies such as design-build, progressive design build, construction management at risk and integrated project delivery are increasingly being used.

Experience with these types of requirements and/or procurement methodologies will be an asset, although not necessarily required.

What you'd be responsible for

Providing input to the strategic sourcing plans and direction, and ensuring ongoing appropriate relationships with other positions
Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate Supply Chain Management performance metrics, which includes meeting customer expectations, cost saving/avoidance, operational effectiveness and efficiency (i

e:
productivity, quality, reliability, on-time delivery of products/services) and employee/customer satisfaction.

Leading the entire procurement process starting with the identification of need through to contract execution and supplier relationship management in accordance with EWSI processes and EPCOR policies and external legislation with manager approval
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 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 suppliers.
Collecting and analyzing data and working with business units to determine the feasibility and advantage of establishing longterm supply contracts for high usage, high dollar volume, regularly purchased products which could more effectively leverage EWSI's spend under management
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
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 EWSI
Demonstrating a high performance, disciplined, safe, and accountable manner of working, focused on customer service

What's required to be successful

Twoyear postsecondary diploma or fouryear postsecondary degree in Supply Chain Management or a business related field (Operations Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, etc.) from a recognized educational institute is required
Minimum 4 years' extensive experience in categorybased buying and negotiating contracts or directly related experience within the field
Purchasing Designation (SCMP, C.P.M. or C.P.P.O.) considered an asset
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 3rd 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 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Bids & Tenders or similar webbased eProcurement systems

You continually seek opportunities to enhance your personal effectiveness in the procurement and strategic sourcing function and expand your operational understanding while contributing to the knowledge and success of the procurement team.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:
CSU52; Class: T2

Starting Wag

e:
$45.74 per hour
_(Final_
- wage placement _
- will be determined at the time of selection)_
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Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly

Application Deadlin

e:

July

25

, 2023

Internal Applicants:
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