Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power T&D Procurement & Real Estate
Location: Lakeside, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: August 12th, 2023
Reference Number: 11595

Note: This is a fourteen-month term position with an expected end date of October 2024.

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system\xe2\x80\x94for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by August 12th, 2023, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our T&D Procurement & Real Estate team in a temporary position. Reporting to the Procurement & Real Estate Director, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of category management plans on behalf of the two electric utilities.

As a Procurement Specialist you will:

• Administer RFP events and support category strategies to achieve reduced costs, increased process efficiencies, and improved supplier performance.
• Understand relevant market factors and how to account for them in supply chain strategies, to maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures, and to integrate and optimize SaaS tools to enhance data use for improved strategic sourcing results.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives by providing critical analytical support to the Strategic Sourcing Managers.
• Provide detailed analysis, advice, interpretation, and resource support by compiling and reviewing complex, multi-source operations, spend, contract, market information, trends and other related data and preparing associated reports.
• Support the development and execution of category management plans on behalf of the two electric utilities.

What skills will make you successful?

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement, supply chain, contract development/ management, or operations experience.
• An equivalent combination of business experience and education may also be considered.
• Experience in technical buying, ideally within engineered services, construction services, materials or other electric utility categories would be considered an asset as is the technical ability to understand the operational aspects of assigned categories.
• Strong business acumen skills such as forecasting, financial modelling and business case development are critical to the success in this role.
• A team player and natural relationship builder, you are also results driven and possess great attention to detail. Advanced competencies in MS-Office tools, in particular Excel is required in the role and experience with MS-Project would be considered an asset.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. You will be responsible for taking ownership & acting with integrity. You will be accountable for building strong, collaborative relationships, thinking Strategically & Exercising sound Judgement.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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