Procurement Specialist

Introduction

Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, Windsor, and Oakville. This position has the flexibility to be located at  Atura facilities located in Napanee, Toronto (Portlands), or Oakville.

At Atura Power: we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity. Join the team that powers the province!

This position has been posted in responsed to a vacancy. 

Job Function

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain, the Procurement Specialist will provide supply chain services on various simple procurements that ensure the operational needs of the organization are being met. Review of proponents, evaluate proposals for completeness and commercial appropriateness. Support Supply Chain effectiveness through reporting.

Plans, executes and co-ordinates technical and other procurement assignments to ensure that the company operational needs are met. Monitor market trends, review the adequacy of competitive sources, developing alternates where necessary, prepare RFx documents including the drafting of contracts, review bidders' lists, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, ensure jurisdictional requirements are met. Support all aspects of purchasing function. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Perform procurement for goods, services, and engineered equipment in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Establish and maintain commodity contracts for a variety of commodities, equipment supplies and technical services. 
• Keep apprised of market trends and identify risks related to the supply of critical parts, equipment, materials, and services. Assess market conditions and available supply base and recommend corrective action where sources are insufficient. Develop a procurement strategy taking into account the marketplace and the needs of the end-user(s).
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals and/or Request for Information (RFx), draft contracts, and purchase order documents. Ensure compliance with provincial broader public sector directive requirements including compliance with Ontario’s trade agreements.  Review specifications to ensure purchasing conditions conform to procurement standards, policies, best practices, and jurisdictional requirements.  Resolve areas of conflict whether in commercial, quality, or technical areas. 
• Negotiate cost savings and execute strategic agreements including master service and product agreements. Support negotiations with suppliers with stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with others to review opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors.
• Administer contracts to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and that claims are dispositioned in accordance with the terms of the contract.
• Assess/contribute to vendor(s) performance evaluations.   Establish and maintain a supplier Score Card to ensure continuous performance improvement.            
• Utilize spend analytics to identify and track cost saving opportunities. Prepare reports and updates when required. 
• Carry out administrative tasks, special projects and studies as required.
• Travel to various fleet locations as required in support of major projects and outages.
• Act as an information resource to users, requisitioners and suppliers on the corporation's procurement processes and commercial considerations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant university diploma required (example, Business Administration, Supply Chain Managment, B.Comms)
• Professional designation such as CIPS and NISCL-MCIPS considered a strong asset
• Computer Skills: Fully Microsoft Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel, and intermediate SharePoint knowledge
• Maximo experiences an asset
• Experience with mid-level procurement (POs, PRs, RFQs)
• Basic understanding of project management and business concepts an asset
• Basic understanding of document management as asset
• Willingness to learn new skills, concepts, and technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels and departments of the organization
• Professionally give and receive feedback
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to work within challenging work environments, to recognize and de-escalate conflict
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders from all levels
• Experience dealing with vendors and suppliers, including performance conversations and relationship building
• Comfortable being a resource and onboarding new employees and managers with the Supply Chain processes as a back up to the Procurement Associate
• Ability to occasionally travel to various Atura facilities

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity.  Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Atura Power is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive wages, benefits and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.

Atura Power welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please message Human Resources through www.aturapower.com/contact-us/