MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc.

Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc., (the “Project Manager”) a wholly owned subsidiary of FortisOntario Inc., acts as the Project Manager of Wataynikaneyap Power LP (“Wataynikaneyap Power”). Wataynikaneyap Power is a licensed transmission partnership equally owned by 22 First Nation communities (51%), in partnership with Fortis Inc. (49%). To connect remote First Nation communities to the electrical grid, Wataynikaneyap Power will develop and operate approximately 1,800 kilometers of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 44 kV lines in northwestern Ontario. Located in our Thunder Bay office, the Project Manager is currently recruiting for a:

MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible to represent the Company in negotiating, drafting, tendering contracts, as well as formulating policies with suppliers for general operations for the Project. Take responsibility to ensure that Project needs relating to material costs, warranty, inventory, packaging and delivery performance are achieved. Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier specific vendor template negotiations. Candidate will drive cost reduction initiatives, find cost-effective deals with qualified suppliers, ensure contracts are executed, and all targets and obligations are met. This includes, but not limited to, price negotiations, order tracking and management, price dispute resolutions, and providing advice, guidance and support on procurement to internal stakeholders while contracting matters throughout the procurement life cycle.

The candidate must possess tact, diplomacy and good judgement/discretion when dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information; ensure proper monitoring and support of the Company’s Aboriginal Procurement Policy as well as consideration to all industry related legislation as well as all Company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, written and oral communications; possess strong analytical and negotiating skills in order to provide guidance, advice, and recommendations to senior management.

If you happen to have a positive attitude, be seeking a rewarding career, opportunity to work both independently, be part of a collaborative and dynamic team with an attractive compensation package and more - we encourage you to apply!

The successful candidate must have the following minimum attributes, skills and qualifications:

• Successfully obtained a degree or diploma in Business/Public Administration or a related discipline
• Five (5+) years’ experience in a related position or a combination of education and experience deemed acceptable to the Company
• Experience with procurement, supply chain management, inventory and contract administration
• Experience working with First Nations; First Nation language considered an asset   
• Ability to function in a continuously demanding environment with changing and conflicting priorities
• Exceptional level of discretion and judgement with the fortitude to take initiative where appropriate
• Project management experience would be considered an asset in this position
• Advanced computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite; experience or knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset
• Must have and maintain a Valid Ontario “G” license with a clear abstract - travel will be required

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter/resume in PDF to Human Resources no later than August 20, 2018 by e-mail to HR@wataypower.ca. Please indicate “MGR-PROC” in the subject line.

The Company promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage First Nation candidates to apply; we thank all respondents but we will only contact those selected for an interview. The Company is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants that request an accommodation(s) at any stage of the recruitment cycle.           

July 23, 2018