Nova Scotia Power

Procurement Specialist

Lakeside, NS

Full-time

About This Job

The Opportunity:

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Procurement & Real Estate

Location: Lakeside, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: July 4, 2025

We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Joint Strategic Procurement team in a full time position. Reporting to a Strategic Sourcing and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of category management plans on behalf of NS Power and NB Power (referred as the Companies).

Key elements of this role include::

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Support strategic sourcing initiatives by providing critical analytical support to the Strategic Sourcing Managers.

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Leverage all available data sources (accounting, purchasing, payments systems, suppliers, market trends, tariffs, etc.)

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Ensure stakeholder participation, alignment and support to strategic sourcing goals and objectives, support the development and execution of category management plans on behalf of the Companies.

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Lead or assist Strategic Sourcing Manager in the design and development of RFP’s, contract negotiations, supplier contract savings calculations, total cost of ownership evaluations and business case development, category management and supplier relationship management.

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Ensure all related governance processes/policies are adhered to and completed prior to final approval to ensure the acquisition is done in the best interest of the Companies.

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Ensure all related governance processes/policies are adhered to and completed prior to final approval to ensure the acquisition is done in the best interest of the Companies.

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Lead or assist the Strategic Sourcing Managers in the analysis of potential inclusion of other utilities in the category management plans.

These skills will make you successful::

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An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, contract development/ management, operations or construction management experience.

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An equivalent combination of business experience and education may also be considered.

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Certification as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Manager (CSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), and/or Certified Production & Inventory Manager (CPIM) is desirable.

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A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.

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Experience in technical buying, ideally within engineered services, construction services, utility materials or other electric utility goods would be considered an asset as is the ability to generally understand technical specifications and / or the operational aspects of assigned categories.

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A team player, customer-focused, with strong communication skills and a natural relationship builder, you are also results driven and possess great attention to detail.

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Advanced competencies in MS-Office tools, in particular Excel is required. Analytics capabilities within Excel and/or business intelligence platforms like Tableau would be considered an asset.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values:

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by July 4,2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

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Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.

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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

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Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy:

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.