PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD

PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD

WINNIPEG, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan.

- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and

exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,

commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Team Lead to join the Procurement Operations Department in

Winnipeg, MB. You will be responsible for the overall operational performance of a procurement team ensuring the timely and

efficient strategic procurement of goods and/or services within the procurement team. The Procurement Team Lead will also be

responsible for procurement of high complexity, risk and value. The applicant shall exhibit professionalism, expertise, leadership and

meaningful insight, ensuring the best overall value for the Corporation in accordance with corporate policies, Trade Agreements,

NERC CIP-013 Cyber Security, Supply Chain Risk Management, Procurement Law and best practices.

Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership, coordination, coaching, mentoring, and training while providing development opportunities within a

procurement team ensuring the effective and tactical procurement of a variety of goods and/or services.

- Responsible to assign and prioritize work to their team members while providing guidance, and support including attending

project Kick off meetings and subsequent meetings.

- Responsible to draft, edit, execute, and gain consensus on the final tender document, then post and close the tender

documents (including but not limited to Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for

Pre-Qualifications (RFPQ)).

- Develop analytical and evaluation strategies and assess/mitigate risk for overly complex work packages that best meets the

internal business partner's needs.

- Assist in the review of all tender documents within the procurement team.

- Perform all required SAP transactions.

- Facilitates negotiations and/or provide support to team members negotiating with internal customers, suppliers and legal to

finalize contracts for very high values.

- Provide procurement direction in the end-to-end evaluation process of tenders with internal business partners.

- Provide procurement guidance and review of award recommendations and at times, prepare and issue corporate award

recommendations.

- Oversee and Lead with internal business partners in vendor debriefs and performance with suppliers/vendors.

- Responsible to support Stakeholders and supplier relationships while identifying the best procurement strategy considering

Trade Agreements, Procurement Law, and Contract Law to meet the procurement needs of the Corporation.

- Provide on-going communication with various departments, suppliers/vendors and business partners, informally or formally,

verbally or in writing, to develop and maintain strong business relationships.

- Assist and provide input in coordination of annual performance appraisals, to the Procurement Supervisor.

- Conduct market assessments through research, preparation of reports, and spreadsheets and provide overall analysis.

- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO57106105-01

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Commerce degree or four-year relevant degree from a university of recognized standing and four years' directly

related experience;

OR

- Post Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from an institute of recognized plus technical

courses in procurement and five years' directly related experience;

OR

- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent professional designation and three years' directly

related experience.

- Demonstrated ability and experience in organizing the work environment and work loads of a procurement team which

includes training and supervision.

- Demonstrate high degree level of initiative and motivation to manage multiple responsibilities, plan and prioritize effectively,

identify opportunities and risks, manage a diverse workload and adapt to available changing conditions.

- Demonstrated degree of diplomacy and tact with proven capability to effectively communicate and negotiate.

- Must have thorough understanding of competitive bidding process and contract law.

- Must have good analytical skills with ability to assess data with detailed accuracy, to exercise good judgement and make

decisive recommendations.

- Thorough understanding of public procurement and Trade Agreements.

- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

- Strong presentation, facilitation and leadership skills.

- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Software applications and SAP (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint).

- Complete understanding of Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures.

- Advanced understanding of government legislation including but not limited to Workers' Compensation Act, Workplace Safety

and Health Act, Builders' Liens Act and Federal and Provincial sales taxes.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $41.98-$57.92 Hourly,

$80,437.76-$110,992.96 Annually.

Apply Now!

Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 9, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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