Senior Category Lead (Materials & Logistics)

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

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Senior Category Lead (Materials & Logistics)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 16

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

What you'll do

BC Hydro’s Supply Chain function is integral to keeping the business running and the lights on. BC Hydro has transformed

its Supply Chain model through the implementation of a full category management capability to ensure the needs of the

business’ are met in terms of quality, safety and reliability in what we buy, ensuring for the optimal total cost of ownership

and creating mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The Category Management Supply Chain team is accountable for

developing and implementing strategies for key categories that account for over 80% of BC Hydro’s annual $2 billion

expenditures. Our job is to ensure BC Hydro is getting the best overall value through strategically managing categories and

suppliers to ensure performance is optimal and risks are mitigated.

Categories are organized into six portfolios: Enterprise, Technology, Major Equipment, Engineering & Technical Services,

Materials & Logistics, and Field Support Services and our category strategies enable us to be smart about what and how

we buy from whom, and in how we work with our suppliers, in order to deliver on BC Hydro’s vision, mission and corporate

priorities. One of our focus areas is enabling the shift to use of electricity to help with greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and

support BC’s GHG emission target reductions. This will require building infrastructure from more distribution lines to electric

vehicle charging stations. To make this happen BC Hydro can’t do it alone – we need more suppliers and to procure

products and services.

The Materials and Logistics portfolio ($426M/year of spend) has a crucial role in supporting operations demands across BC

Hydro. Categories include wire and cable, transformers, utility poles, advanced metering infrastructure, diesel fuel, fleet,

electrical components, transportation services, aviation services, precast concrete, and MRO.

We are seeking to hire a Senior Category Lead for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) category and the Fuels, Oils,

and Lubricants category. This senior supply chain role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to develop,

implement, and sustain long-term category strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders

and external suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational excellence. This role requires the

ability to develop and implement complex supply and logistics models, optimizing the fuel supply network across operations

throughout the province. The candidate must have the technical acumen to develop and implement a transformative future-

focused procurement initiative for the AMI category. A strong emphasis is placed on collaborative stakeholder engagement

and partnership building to deliver long-term value and strategic strength in both categories.

The Senior Category Lead will often be managing multiple, complex categories with potential for significant change and

high impact issues. Doing so effectively, and with minimal day-to-day managerial support, requires expert stakeholder

management and business acumen. Senior Category Leads will be expected to provide coaching and mentorship to

multiple cross-project team members often serving as the first point of contact for guidance on Category Management or

escalation of issues.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to achieve results for BC Hydro, support the success of their team, and build mutually

beneficial supplier relationships. They are pro-active, take ownership and are adept at creating and using influence.

Candidates will have a proven track record of both developing and executing value-add category, supplier, or similar

business strategies to achieve specific business outcomes. Key to their success is the ability to cultivate and oversee

relationships among internal business groups, stakeholders, and suppliers. They must demonstrate proficiency in

organizing and managing projects and constraints to ensure the effective integration of sourcing, supplier relationship

management, contract management, and business process improvement plans.

High Level Outcomes:

strategies. This includes ensuring plans are in place to manage risks and anticipate future trends, needs, changes.

supplier relationship management (SRM), benefit realization plans and other category management processes; supports

the business in contract management.

future business requirements. Understands the current and future supply market.

What you bring

Preference given to candidates with strong category management experience within a large, complex organization.

deliverables.

building with a high degree of persuasive influence skills.

strategic considerations.

The following Skills/Abilities/Competencies are associated with success for this role:

Strategic Thinking: Able to effectively deal with varied perspectives and the complexities of our company. Shows sound

judgment and business acumen as analysis, trade-offs and decisions are informed by a broad, comprehensive, and long-

term view - while taking into consideration internal and external stakeholders. Has a strategic thinking mindset reflected in

their day-to-day work; can “connect the dots” understanding how one issue or decision impacts others.

Execution and Working Smart: Plans ahead, solves problems, increases efficiency, and gets things done safely. Looks for

ways to make process improvements by being open to employee recommendations for innovations that could positively

impact our company.

Relationship Development and Collaboration: Intentionally develops collaborative relationships within, and external to, BC

Hydro in support of business objectives. Understands the value of workforce diversity and the importance of including

different perspectives to inform solutions to business problems. Models a one-hydro approach, ensuring that decisions

support the broader needs of the organization.

People Leadership: Effectively uses a variety of strategies to enable team members to be as effective and productive as

possible, holding individuals and teams accountable. Explains why change is needed, supports others through change, and

builds an effective team. Motivates and inspires others and models positive leadership practices.

Communication & Presence: Communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders in writing (briefings, presentations)

and verbally (meetings, one-on-one). Knows the audience and can adjust the communication accordingly, adapting to

questions and audience needs. Projects a positive and poised presence; is influential, present and attentive.

Self-Management: Manages stress, a variable workload and competing demands. Promotes and models resiliency. Is self-

aware and understands how their behavior impacts others. Acknowledges mistakes and takes responsibility for their actions

and work. Is open to learning and demonstrates, through their actions, the importance of self-development.

Business Acumen: Understanding of BC Hydro’s business context. Able to accurately assess complex Hydro needs and

understand how the Category Management practice can address those needs. Apply sound judgement and pragmatic

approach to achieve required progress and grow the Category Management practice.

In addition to the above competencies, we are looking for the following in our candidates:

outcomes.

What we offer

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

concurrently.

Category Lead or Category Management Trainee program.

from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week

however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2025-06-09 Closing Date: 2025-06-23

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