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PUC Services Inc. (PUC) operates multiple utilities within and around the City of Sault Ste. Marie, including the supply, treatment and distribution of municipal drinking water, the supply of electricity, and the operation of wastewater treatment facilities.

PUC offers a dynamic, challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking.  We are seeking a new member to join our Finance division. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication and leadership skills and an innate desire to learn and grow.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Manager, Procurement will play an integral role in improving procurement strategies for the PUC Group of Companies. 

Main Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement innovative procurement and sourcing strategies which align with PUC’s business strategies.
• Develop and monitor procurement KPI’s for the PUC Group of Companies.
• Maintain compliance with procurement requirements and best practices.
• Oversee the procurement process including contract negotiations, ensuring proper risk mitigation strategies are applied and the best total cost of ownership is achieved and maintained.
• Support the maintenance and pre-qualification requirements for the Contractor Management Program.
• Lead the creation of long-term strategic agreements to ensure competitive advantage.
• Report on analytics and provide recommendations for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors on procurement strategies.
• Ability to travel for business related purposes, as required.

Qualifications:

• • At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as finance, accounting, or business administration.
  • Professional certification will be considered an asset.
  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a strategic senior procurement role; experience in a utility environment is an asset.
  • Knowledge and experience with procurement procedures and principles.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including advanced skills in Excel and project management software.
  • Understanding of project management principles.
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates proven analytical, evaluative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Interacts with the public, external agencies and authorities, suppliers, contractors, and staff in a manner that results in positive actions and outcomes.

Resumes stating qualifications and experience will be accepted via email to people.culture@ssmpuc.com by January 19, 2024, quoting the job title noted above.