SENIOR PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

SENIOR PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

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 Senior Procurement Advisor to join the Strategic Sourcing Department in

Winnipeg, MB. Under the general direction of the Procurement Supervisor and the guidance of the Procurement Team Lead, the

Senior Procurement Advisor has a pivotal role in shaping and executing Manitoba Hydro procurement strategy, while collaborating

and building relationships as a liaison between stakeholders for the targeted customer group. The Senior Procurement Advisor is

responsible to provide subject matter expertise to drive value, mitigate risks and align procurement with broader business goals,

while exhibiting professionalism, leadership, and meaningful insight ensuring the best overall value for the Corporation in

accordance with the corporate policies, Trade Agreements, NERC CIP-013 Cyber Security compliance, Supply Chain Risk

Management, Procurement Law, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

- Develops and implements procurement strategies that support organizational goals.

- Builds Strong relationships across departments to understand the needs and deliver tailored procurement solutions.

- Oversees the full lifecycle of contracts – from drafting and negotiation to compliance and renewal.

- Identifies and mitigates financial, legal and reputational risks in procurement activities.

- Oversee and provide procurement direction through to the end-to-end evaluation process of tenders with internal business

partners and manage the evaluation process with stakeholders for corporate contracts.

- Responsible to work in a tactical and strategic manner considering multiple stakeholders, while maintaining a deliverable

schedule to ensure time management to gather and analyze complex information.

- Responsible to organize and lead subject matter expert(s)and project leaders to review required information and approve

complex technical requirements while ensuring the deliverable meets the desired outcome and deadline.

- Responsible to host the project kick off meetings, collaborate with the customer 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))

- Responsible to upload and close the RFx to MERX, document the confidential bid information and send the proponents bids

to the customer while ensuring the evaluation process is transparent, fair and within the Trade Agreement guidelines.

- Demonstrate expert knowledge and ability to communicate corporate Polices, Trade Agreements and Contract Law to identify

multiple procurement and evaluation strategies required to meet the project objective and timeline.

- Responsible to provide Executive Recommendations relating to procurement of goods and/or services of high value,

complexity, and risk, ensuring the best overall value for the corporation in accordance with the corporate policies, and Trade

Agreements.

- Ability to execute all applicable transactions in SAP.

- Lead and guide the process in supplier relationship management activities and update performance files as required.

- Provide training and mentoring in assistance with the development of new team members within the department and to

internal customers.

- Ability to conduct market assessments through research, preparation of reports and spreadsheets and provide overall

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analysis.

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

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Commerce degree or four-year relevant degree from a university of recognized standing and three 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 four years directly related experience.

OR

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

related experience.

- Ability 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.

- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

- Strong presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills.

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

- Thorough understanding of public procurement and Trade Agreements.

- 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 $34.80-$48.16 Hourly,

$66,691.04–$92,279.98 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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