Buyer - Field Services

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Posted : August 15, 2024

Closing Date : September 2, 2024

Position Type : Permanent

Union : CUPE

PEOPLE. That's the power behind ENMAX Corporation. As one of Alberta's leading energy and utility providers, our employees are the strength and knowledge that continue to drive our success. At the ENMAX group of companies, we look for energy solutions for today, while knowing we have the power to provide for a better tomorrow.

We know where we’re going. Want to come?

By providing superior procurement services, you have the opportunity to tangibly impact current work and future projects.

Is this challenge for you? Imagine the possibilities.

Manage an assigned group of categories that include Field construction and Engineering services, negotiate contracts, lead and coordinate competitions, issue purchase orders for Business Partner requests, manage supplier performance and provide specialized service for your category areas.

Major Responsibilities :

Collaboratively develop and issue competitive sourcing documents; lead processes to source variety Field Construction and Engineering services in accordance with ENMAX policy, standards and procedures.

Lead negotiations for price, delivery, commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers in conjunction with Business Unit.

Develop, negotiate, and manage contractual agreements which mitigate ENMAX’s risk and liabilities.

Create Purchase Orders based on Requisitions. Manage and resolve issues as required from creation through to close-out.

Expedite and manage Purchase Orders as required to support on-time project execution.

Identify and recommend opportunities to Business Units that will reduce ENMAX’s total cost of ownership and / or increase ENMAX’s profitability and efficiency, including consideration for industry best practices.

Recommend and implement appropriate sourcing strategies through a broad knowledge and detailed analysis of market conditions, ENMAX’s business requirements, risk and assessment of opportunities.

Coordinate and participate in business reviews and monitoring with Business Units to ensure ENMAX’s business objectives have been achieved and to validate the procurement strategy.

Conduct spend analysis, market analysis and benchmarking studies as required. Present findings and conclusions / recommendations to Business Units and suppliers, including demand plans.

Manage category procurements, identify contractual and supply market risk and work with management on mitigation strategies.

Complete Supply Chain project plans where applicable for large events.

Deliver high impact, formal presentations. Presents analysis, conclusions and recommendations in multiple formats (written, visual displays), tailoring the content to the needs of the audience.

Implement Supplier Relationship Management programs that enable the evaluation and monitoring of supplier performance through the development of performance objectives and measures recommended and developed by the Buyer. Support Business Units in addressing and resolving issues associated with performance delivery that fails to meet contractual standards.

Ensure procurement standards, policies and procedures are complied with at all times and educating stakeholders as required to ensure understanding.

Provide subject matter expertise / guidance to junior SCM roles as required to ensure standards are adhered to.

Provide operational backfill for SCM roles as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience :

University Degree or a Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Finance or other related discipline.

5+ years’ direct experience in Supply Chain Management.

Supply chain professional certification or designation (i.e. SCMP or equivalent) is considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes such as sourcing and evaluation, contract education and administration.

Expertise in the application of Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines and tools in the performance of Supply Chain activities.

Strong background in RFx processes, including preparation, evaluation, and award.

Demonstrated experience negotiating contract and commercial terms, contract execution and administration / management, including fixed price, preferred vendor, cost plus, and single / sole source contracts.

Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing and managing projects.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in engineering, maintenance, and construction procurement categories.

Personal Qualities :

Customer service focused

Strong written and oral communications, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Dependable while assuming ownership to support the team’s goals

Proven self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.

Salary : Supply Chain Level C (Current CUPE 2024 rates)

102,086.35 - $108,454.35 - $114,842.18 - $121,210.18 - $127,598.02

Location : This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Note :

We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.

If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow

them while working at ENMAX.

Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required.

Two professional references will be requested.

Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

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