Alectra Utilities

Specialist, Commodity Management Specialist

LocationMississauga, ON

About This Job

Mississauga

Hybrid

35 hours per week

Spark Your Potential, Ignite Your Future!

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

Join Alectra as a Specialist, Commodity Management. In this role, you will initiate strategic purchasing initiatives with the objective of optimizing the supply base and enhancing the operating profit to meet business objectives. This position implements procurement strategies, defines preferred vendor relations and leads negotiations on contractual agreements and contract management. This position also integrates procurement in the project management process and aligns procurement initiatives with project objectives.

What you’ll do

Leads all contractual negotiations and tendering in relation to cost, price and availability of materials and services
Assumes responsibility for the selection process and establishment of preferred vendor agreements and is responsible for the communication between internal stakeholders and vendors
Builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and preferred suppliers
Conducts internal and market demand analysis for all materials and services as part of category planning activities
Provides ongoing support to internal purchasing resources regarding any issues related to materials, vendor and purchase orders
Manages contracts on supplier performance and evaluation of services Generates KPI reports and reports on procurement savings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure price and material accessibility are outlined prior to final design approval
Conducts proactive risk management with all external engagements and ensuring resources, activities and information for each project meet the requirements and deadlines
Provides technical expertise in the planning, design and implementation of projects and key initiatives
Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery
Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
Performs other duties as assigned

Corporate Values and Conduct: Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Specialized Knowledge

Degree or diploma in Business Administration or equivalent
SCMA – CSCMP designation preferred
Excellent knowledge of procurement, sourcing and contracting best practices, activities and processes
Contract law and mediation skills in contract management
Strong grasp of category management principles
Proficiency with MS Office applications and web based purchasing applications

Experience

Minimum 5 years in Procurement in commodity / category management role or in a senior procurement role
Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Strong leadership and negotiations skills with proven contract administration experience
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license


Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Where you will work

Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work. In-office presence is required two times per week to support team collaboration and business needs.

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and opportunities for advancement.
We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can fully unplug outside of regular working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team,

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectrautilities.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

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