Manager Procurement & Contracts
HALTON HILLS HYDRO INCAn opportunity to make your mark. Halton Hills Hydro is looking for an experienced procurement professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and help shape a growing corporate function. As our Manager, Procurement & Contracts, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead procurement practices, strengthen supplier and contractor relationships, and establish the processes and controls that support our operations and capital programs. Working across the organization, you'll play a key role in developing a centralized, effective and accountable approach to procurement, inventory management and contract administration. This new role is an opportunity to bring your experience, ideas and leadership to an established local distribution company where your contributions will have a visible and lasting impact. What You'll Do Procurement and Vendor Management Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, RFPs, sourcing strategies and purchasing controls. Manage competitive procurement processes, including quotations, tendering, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract awards. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve value, efficiency and supply chain reliability. Collaborate with departments to anticipate purchasing needs and support operational and capital project requirements. Inventory and Material Coordination Oversee inventory management, material planning and controls to ensure the availability of materials for capital projects, maintenance and emergency response. Establish effective inventory practices, including demand forecasting, stock levels, reconciliations and management of surplus materials. Ensure accurate inventory records, reporting and allocation of materials to projects and work orders. Fixed Assets and Capital Project Support Oversee fixed-asset records, capital expenditures and work-in-progress tracking to support accurate financial reporting and asset management. Work with Engineering, Operations and Finance to coordinate procurement, materials and contractor requirements for capital projects. Finance and Accounting Support Oversee procurement-related financial controls, account reconciliations, purchasing commitments and budget monitoring. Support operating and capital budgets, financial reporting, audit requirements and applicable regulatory reporting. Fleet Facilities and Corporate Assets Coordinate fleet administration, maintenance, licensing and replacement planning, including monitoring costs and utilization. Support facility maintenance requirements and procurement of related goods and services. Contracts Insurance and Risk Administration Lead the administration and ongoing development of Halton Hills Hydro's contractor program, including contractor prequalification, approvals and compliance monitoring. Establish and maintain effective contract management processes, including contract tracking, renewals and compliance requirements. Support corporate insurance administration and manage third-party attachment agreements within approved authority. Reporting Records and Continuous Improvement Establish performance measures and reporting to monitor procurement, inventory and supplier effectiveness. Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, standardize practices, improve processes and reduce costs. People Leadership and Management Provide leadership, direction, coaching and performance management to the Stockperson. Establish clear priorities, expectations and workflows, and provide guidance to employees and managers on procurement and contractor compliance practices. Post-secondary diploma or degree in business administration, supply chain management, accounting, finance or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, accounting, inventory management, finance or a combi…