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SENIOR PROCUREMENT ADVISOR

Manitoba Hydro7 days ago
Winnipeg, MB
CA$72,522 - CA$100,348/Annual
Senior Level
Contract

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, etc.)
Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term security
Nine-day work cycle, every other Monday off for work-life balance

About the role

Senior Procurement Advisor

Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
  • Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and

community.

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Procurement Supervisor and the guidance of the Procurement Team Lead, the Senior
Procurement Advisor has a pivotal role in shaping and executing Manitoba Hydro procurement strategy, while collaborating and
building relationships as a liaison between stakeholders for the targeted customer group. The Senior Procurement Advisor is
responsible to provide subject matter expertise to drive value, mitigate risks and align procurement with broader business goals,
while exhibiting professionalism, leadership, and meaningful insight ensuring the best overall value for the Corporation in
accordance with the corporate policies, Trade Agreements, NERC CIP-013 Cyber Security compliance, Supply Chain Risk
Management, Procurement Law, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements procurement strategies that support organizational goals.

  • Builds strong relationships across departments to understand the needs and deliver tailored procurement solutions.

  • Oversees the full lifecycle of contracts - from drafting and negotiation to compliance and renewal.

  • Identifies and mitigates financial, legal and reputational risks in procurement activities.

  • Oversee and provide procurement direction through to the end-to-end evaluation process of tenders with internal business

partners and manage the evaluation process with stakeholders for corporate contracts.

  • Responsible to work in a tactical and strategic manner considering multiple stakeholders, while maintaining a deliverable

schedule to ensure time management to gather and analyze complex information.

  • Responsible to organize and lead subject matter expert(s) and project leaders to review required information and approve

complex technical requirements while ensuring the deliverable meets the desired outcome and deadline.

  • Responsible to host the project kick off meetings, collaborate with the customer to draft, edit, execute, and gain consensus on

the final tender document, then post and close the tender documents (including but not limited to Request for Quotation
(RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Pre-Qualifications (RFPQ)).

  • Responsible to upload and close the RFx to MERX, document the confidential bid information and send the proponents bids

to the customer while ensuring the evaluation process is transparent, fair and within the Trade Agreement guidelines.

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge and ability to communicate corporate Polices, Trade Agreements and Contract Law to identify

multiple procurement and evaluation strategies required to meet the project objective and timeline.

  • Responsible to provide Executive Recommendations relating to procurement of goods and/or services of high value,

complexity, and risk, ensuring the best overall value for the corporation in accordance with the corporate policies, and Trade
Agreements.

  • Ability to execute all applicable transactions in SAP.
  • Lead and guide the process in supplier relationship management activities and update performance files as required.
  • Provide training and mentoring in assistance with the development of new team members within the department and to

internal customers.

  • Ability to conduct market assessments through research, preparation of reports and spreadsheets and provide overall

analysis.

  • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Reference Code: CO57161047-01

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Commerce degree or four-year relevant degree from a university of recognized standing with three years' directly

related experience;
OR

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from an institute of recognized standing plus four

years' directly related experience;
OR

  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent professional designation with two years' directly

related experience.

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, plan and prioritize effectively, identify opportunities and risks, manage a diverse

workload, and adapt to available changing conditions.

  • Demonstrated degree of diplomacy and tact with proven capability to effectively communicate and negotiate.
  • Must have thorough understanding of competitive bidding process and contract law.
  • Must have good analytical skills with ability to assess data with detailed accuracy, to exercise good judgement and make

decisive recommendations.

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint)
  • Thorough understanding of public procurement and Trade Agreements.
  • Advanced understanding of government legislation including but not limited to Workers' Compensation Act, Workplace Safety

and Health Act, Builders' Liens Act and Federal and Provincial sales taxes.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $37.85-$52.37 Hourly,
$72,521.80-$100,347.78 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit
www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: MAY 15, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection
process will be contacted.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us
know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.

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About Manitoba Hydro

Utilities
5001-10,000

As Manitoba’s major energy utility, we:

  • Generate and distribute electricity around the province.
  • Distribute natural gas in the province.
  • Export electricity within Canada and the mid-western United States.
  • Offer a wide range of energy services and programs.

We are recognized within the industry for our reliability, prudent environmental practices, strong relationships with Indigenous peoples, and outstanding community support. Our employees make all these things possible.

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