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A leader in sustainable energy, TransAlta has over 100 years of experience generating power and is one of Canada’s top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009, recognized as a global leader for sustainability and corporate responsibility standards. TransAlta operates 75 facilities in three countries; Australia, Canada, and the United States.
TransAlta is committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountability, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team in Sarnia, Ontario. Reporting directly to the Site Services, Category Manager, this role involves sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, procurement and purchase order management in support of the Company goals.

This is a an 18-month temporary, office-based role with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office & 2 days at home).

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms, and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Manage the bid process by preparing requests for quotations and proposals (RFQs and RFPs), analyzing bids, and working in collaboration with the cross-functional evaluation teams to select the best suppliers.
• Administer post-award contracts, ensuring effective change management, contract compliance, and timely resolution of any contractual disputes or issues.
• Review and process purchase requests from internal stakeholders, preparing, sending and filing purchase orders accurately. 
• Track the status of purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to resolve any issues.
• Build trust and strong relationships with key, cross-functional stakeholders and business sponsors through competency, collaboration, integrity, and transparency.
• Identify cost and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes, and work instructions.
• Provide input into new supply chain procedures, processes, and playbooks.
• Support SCM team members as required.

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years' relevant work experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, technical-related field or equivalent.
• Proficiency in procurement, strategic sourcing, contracting, and category portfolio management.
• Proficient in supply chain metrics and management processes.
• Experience with procurement software or ERP systems, SAP experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of contract and competitive bid law, and contract formation.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in French language (spoken and written) is an asset.

Become part of our TransAlta team today!