RQ00662 - Supply Chain Professional-L1

The Supply Chain Professional is accountable for delivering assigned outcomes related to the development and execution of project/project supply chain strategies, sourcing strategies and/or sourcing activities following established processes and quality requirements.



Advantages
The role is based out of the Edmonds office. Preference is to have someone in the lower mainland and will consider candidates willing to relocate.

Monday & Wednesday - Mandatory in the office

Responsibilities
- Medium to high complexity and/or risk work assignments(primarily project or program work) with minimal oversight.

- A minimum 5 years - 7 years of sourcing, at a progressively complex environment, preferably in a complex public procurement environment of a similar size.

- Develop and plan the implementation of sourcing strategies or related work packages by using excellent skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, planning/project management, supplier/market research, problem-solving, and facilitation of decision-making in a large and complex organization.

- Implement sourcing strategies or related work packages using a thorough understanding of sourcing processes and standards, good project management practices, knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the appropriate application of relevant supply chain concepts.

- Lead and/or support projects/programs that may include developing and conducting competitive sourcing events (eg. RFPs, RFSQ, RFT, etc.). May include developing and conducting multi-stage RFx's.

- Sourcing activities may also include First Nations directed procurement, province wide and global initiatives, and working with other utilities on joint initiatives (eg. Telus, Fortis).

- Preparing approval document and negotiation strategy prior to initiating negotiations. Leading negotiations through to awarding of contract(s).

- Implementing supplier relationship management initiatives including analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues.

- Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships between supply chain organization and business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting.

- Analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues.

- Act as a subject matter expert by advising on sourcing best practices, approaches, and standards to enhance current operational efficiency and future capability.

Qualifications
Must Haves:
- Understand the full cycle for an RFP process - contract execution. Be able to work with different individuals.
- Communication & written skills, strong attention to detail.
- Proactively ask for information, be able to develop scope of work.
- Customer service approach to clients

Nice to have:
- Public procurement experience, utilities preferred.

Summary
Interested candidates can submit their resumes to John Yamazaki at john.yamazaki@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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