Procurement Supervisor, Major Projects

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled
We’re a Canadian-owned and BC-based energy company taking steps toward a lower-carbon energy future by providing renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to more than 1.2 million customers.
We’re looking for new talent to join us as we transform BC’s energy future. Our diverse team of more than 2,600 employees is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and let’s work together for a better BC.
Position Overview
You’re ready to take on the challenge of leading the procurement services and processes of large-scale energy infrastructure projects. Your razor-sharp attention to detail and tactical decision-making enables you to lead project processes effectively, and you know how to engage your team and colleagues to leverage your collective skills and achieve the best results. With your extensive experience and skillset, you’ll excel as our Procurement Supervisor, Major Projects.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating procurement practices and overseeing the provision of procurement services related to Major Projects.
In this role, you will:

• Manage operating budget as assigned, and provide budgetary information, as well as information on lead times and costs to Major Projects.
• Optimize resources and allocate, prioritize, and distribute workload to meet organizational demands and service level commitments with tight deadlines across multiple Major Projects.
• Participate in the design and implementation of procurement strategies for Major Projects with consideration of existing sustainment procurement practices, governance, and opportunities for alignment and leveraged value.
• Contribute to selecting, orientating, and training new employees, and provide coaching to support performance, quality of work, and ongoing training and development of staff.
• Assist with the development and execution of annual objectives, deliverables, and work plans related to procurement processes in support of Major Projects.
• Provide process and quality oversight to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, industry standards, applicable metrics, and service-level agreements.

What it takes:

• Outstanding strategic-thinking skills to drive efficient delivery of resources and execution of projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution, plus a minimum of four years of recent, related experience in a leadership capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation and experience in large-scale projects and project delivery models would be an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills to collaborate cross-functionally and ensure the success of large-scale projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and sound judgment to manage complex procurement strategies.

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.