Sr Category Lead

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Sr Category Lead

Number of positions: 4 Job Location: Edmonds 16

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

What you'll do

BC Hydro's Supply Chain function is integral to keeping the business running and the lights on. BC Hydro has transformed its Supply Chain model through the implementation of a full category management capability to ensure the needs of the business' are met in terms of quality, safety and reliability in what we buy, ensuring for the optimal total cost of ownership and creating mutually beneficial supplier relationships. The Operations & Enterprise Supply Chain team is accountable for developing and implementing strategies for key categories that account for over 80% of BC Hydro's annual $2 billion expenditures. Our job is to ensure BC Hydro is getting the best overall value through strategically managing categories and suppliers to ensure performance is optimal and risks are mitigated. The mission of the Senior Category Lead is to ensure their categories are meeting performance objectives in support of BC Hydro's goals and priorities. The Senior Category Lead will be accountable for developing a strong long-term vision for their categories in alignment with the Category Management program vision and BC Hydro's priorities and executing in an effective and efficient way to achieve it. To enable this the Senior Category Lead operates as an expert in understanding both the current and longer-term considerations in the external category environment (suppliers and market) and BC Hydro's internal drivers and requirements for the category. We are seeking to hire a Senior Category Lead for the Vegetation Management Services Category. Vegetation Management Services includes services to manage and maintain the vegetation around BC Hydro's transmission and distribution utility lines across the province and several other supporting services as required by the Vegetation Program. The Senior Category Lead will lead a cross-functional team to develop, identify and implement an Indigenous procurement strategy for Vegetation Management Services, and other categories as required within Operations & Enterprise. The Senior Category Lead will often be managing multiple, complex categories with potential for significant change and high impact issues. Doing so effectively, and with minimal day-to-day managerial support, requires expert stakeholder management and business acumen. Senior Category Leads will be expected to provide coaching and mentorship to multiple cross-project team members often serving as the first point of contact for guidance on Category Management or escalation of issues. Our ideal candidate is motivated to achieve results for BC Hydro, support the success of their team, and build mutually beneficial supplier relationships. They are pro-active, take ownership and are adept at creating and using influence. Candidates will have a proven track record of both developing and executing value-add category, supplier, or similar business strategies to achieve specific business outcomes. Key to their success is the ability to cultivate and oversee relationships among internal business groups, stakeholders, and suppliers. They must demonstrate proficiency in organizing and managing projects and constraints to ensure the effective integration of sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract management, and business process improvement plans. High Level Outcomes:

• Ensures assigned categories are operating in a way that meets performance objectives and in alignment with approved

strategies. This includes ensuring plans are in place to manage risks and anticipate future trends, needs, changes.

• Leads/Manages development and implementation of: category strategies, sourcing, business process improvements,

supplier relationship management (SRM), benefit realization plans and other category management processes; supports the business in contract management.

• Is recognized as a Category Expert for assigned categories. Knowledgeable in BC Hydro's current and likely/possible

future business requirements. Understands the current and future supply market.

• Contributes to the sustainment and advancement of BC Hydro's category management framework and processes.

What you bring

• University degree Bachelor's (MBA or Master's or other additional education preferred)

• One or more professional designations and/or certifications (e.g. SCMP, APICS, PMP, P. Eng, etc) is a strong asset.

• Minimum of 8 years strategic level related business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference given to candidates with strong category management experience within a large, complex organization.

• Experience planning and simultaneously managing multiple complex / large projects with ambitious deadlines and

deliverables.

• Highly skilled in change management and excellent interpersonal skills, communications, relationship and coalition

building with a high degree of persuasive influence skills.

• Experience leading cross-functional project teams in a complex business environment, with multiple stakeholders and

strategic considerations. The following Skills/Abilities/Competencies are associated with success for this role: Strategic Thinking: Able to effectively deal with varied perspectives and the complexities of our company. Shows sound judgment and business acumen as analysis, trade-offs and decisions are informed by a broad, comprehensive, and long- term view - while taking into consideration internal and external stakeholders. Has a strategic thinking mindset reflected in their day-to-day work; can “connect the dots” understanding how one issue or decision impacts others. Execution and Working Smart: Plans ahead, solves problems, increases efficiency, and gets things done safely. Looks for ways to make process improvements by being open to employee recommendations for innovations that could positively impact our company. Relationship Development and Collaboration: Intentionally develops collaborative relationships within, and external to, BC Hydro in support of business objectives. Understands the value of workforce diversity and the importance of including different perspectives to inform solutions to business problems. Models a one-hydro approach, ensuring that decisions support the broader needs of the organization. Communication & Presence: Communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders in writing (briefings, presentations) and verbally (meetings, one-on-one). Knows the audience and can adjust the communication accordingly, adapting to questions and audience needs. Projects a positive and poised presence; is influential, present and attentive. Self-Management: Manages stress, a variable workload and competing demands. Promotes and models resiliency. Is self- aware and understands how their behaviour impacts others. Acknowledges mistakes and takes responsibility for their actions and work. Is open to learning and demonstrates, through their actions, the importance of self-development. Business Acumen: Able to assess complex BC Hydro supply market, sourcing and contract situations, what is needed, apply sound judgment and design pragmatic approach to deliver required goal(s) and outcomes. In addition to the above competencies, we are looking for the following in our candidates:

• Quick learner with a growth mindset and team orientation.
• Accountable influencer that shapes perspectives and drives results.

Additional Information:

• Please note depending on the applicants' level of qualifications, competencies and experiences they could be hired for

Category Lead or Category Management Trainee program. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

What else you should know

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Date Posted: 2024-07-18 Closing Date: 2024-08-01

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