Business Analyst - Strategic Sourcing

49474-  Toronto -  Rotation - 12 Months  

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

General Accountabilities :

• Perform assigned work under the direction of Supply Chain Management (Services Sourcing) to assist in developing, evaluating, and executing Supply Chain procurement, RFx strategy, policies, procedures, and management systems in the provision of Supply Chain support to line management.
• Participate in the education of and ensuring that Supply Chain policies and procedures are understood and enforced by all lines of business.

Responsibilities include :

• Participate in procurement activities including developing RFx’s, procurement strategy development, evaluations, and negotiations, awarding contracts and set up of Purchase Orders.
• Assist in Supplier Performance duties as required including vendor management and preparation for quarterly and annual meetings. Support and remediate when necessary supplier performance issues with the lines of business, legal and supplier.
• Lead by example to minimize supplier risk to the enterprise including reputational, financial and safety.
• Participate in the development of Supply Chain policies and procedures including analysis, interaction with stakeholders, recommendation, documentation, and implementation.
• Assist in activities related to budgeting and reporting including financial budgets, trends and forecasts, including variance explanations.
• Participate in Supply Chain related project type work as initiatives are identified. Depending on the complexity, the individual may be a team member or a leader of the initiative.
• Supervise staff on a limited basis including assigning and checking work. Provide advice, guidance and instruction, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria
Essential Competencies

• Working knowledge of categories such as Corporate Services (such as HR, Pension, Security, Facilities, Marketing, Cyber Security and Technology), IT, ISD and Telecom.
• Ideally a working knowledge of Category Management tools and strategy.
• Requires knowledge of financial concepts, principles and related disciplines including purchasing, internal control, information management technology associated with the development of business support and evaluation policies and techniques relative to Supply Chain.
• Requires experience within Supply Chain management and control environment to acquire an understanding of Supply Chain practices and procedures, approval processes, financial and information systems and controls, and the structure and relationship of the organization.
• Practical knowledge of commercial practices, procurement policies and procedures
• Understanding of contract law, procurement law, and to a lesser extent an understanding of Government directives (procurement) 
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Networking skills
• Ability to navigate and negotiate in a demanding, multifaceted environment engaging varying levels of seniority internally and externally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound business acumen
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Knowledge and experience in SAP to navigate Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Outline Agreements, reporting and invoice resolution
• Ideally has experience working with Ariba sourcing and Contract Management tools
• Knowledge of various software packages such as Word, Excel, to create, modify and review reports and proposals
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent business experience (4-6 years), ideally with some specialization in Supply Chain courses including logistics, vendor performance and contract management.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: April 29, 2024

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