Procurement Specialist (2 Positions) - Jobs in Lakeside, NS

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Reference Number: 9398Department: Procurement, Real Estate & Corporate SecurityLocation: Lakeside, Nova Scotia CanadaType of Employment: Temporary, Full-time (2-year term)Number of Positions: 2Date Posted: February 1, 2022Nova Scotia Power’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future. We are currently looking to fill two Procurement Specialist positions .Note: These are 2-year term positionsAccountabilities:The successful candidates will join the Procurement, Real Estate & Corporate Security team, whose objective is to deliver maximum value to our internal customers by delivering safe, effective and efficient procurement, supply chain, inventory management, real estate and security services while focusing on customer service and cost reductions. The Procurement Specialist supports the full scope of procurement activities once initiated by the business units and will be responsible for executing procurement activities and supporting business units to achieve project objectives, cost effective solutions, increased process efficiencies, and improved supplier performance. The successful candidates will be expected to understand relevant market factors and how to account for them in supply chain strategies, to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.Some of the specific tasks include:

• Proactive communication with assigned business units to understand upcoming projects and operational activities that will require procurement support.
• Consistent communication with the business units on status of procurement activities.
• Lead procurement process improvement projects with proactive analysis, market research, cross-functional teams, and stakeholder collaboration on issues and opportunities, all with the goal of achieving a balance between cost reduction and service improvements. Develop, negotiate, and maintain major supply arrangements, ensuring value is achieved through secure and effective agreements.
• Foster a work environment based on mutual trust and respect among management, peers and customers

You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.Skills, Capabilities and Experience:As the ideal candidate, you will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, contract development/ management, or operations experience. A SCMP or PMP designation would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of business experience and education may also be considered. Experience in technical buying, ideally within engineered services, IT, construction services, materials or other electric utility categories would also be considered an asset as is the technical ability to understand the operational aspects of assigned categories.A team player and natural relationship builder, you are also results driven and possess great attention to detail with advanced competencies in MS-Office tools.At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position, you speak up on health, safety and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. You build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.In accordance with Emera’s occupational health and safety program and the Emera Vaccine Program, subject to any approved accommodation, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For clarity, “fully vaccinated” means having the number of doses or combination of doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada or local public health agencies in the jurisdiction in which they will be employed.Reports to: Procurement ManagerForm of Application: Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Must Be Received By: All interested candidates should apply no later than February 15, 2022. Late applications may not receive considerationRecruitment and Promotion Policy: At Nova Scotia Power we believe that it is powerful when everyone is included. We strongly encourage applications from equity groups who have been historically underrepresented, including members of the visible minority community (especially those from historic African Nova Scotian communities), Indigenous peoples (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles, as well as members of the LGTBQ+ community.If you are selected for an interview and require a specific accommodation, please advise our Talent Acquisition team and we will support you with the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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