PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD
Top Benefits
About the role
PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD
WINNIPEG, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
and community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is 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 supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Team Lead to join the Procurement Operations Department in
Winnipeg, MB. You will be responsible for the overall operational performance of a procurement team ensuring the timely and
efficient strategic procurement of goods and/or services within the procurement team. The Procurement Team Lead will also be
responsible for procurement of high complexity, risk and value. The applicant shall exhibit professionalism, expertise, leadership and
meaningful insight, ensuring the best overall value for the Corporation in accordance with corporate policies, Trade Agreements,
NERC CIP-013 Cyber Security, Supply Chain Risk Management, Procurement Law and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, coordination, coaching, mentoring, and training while providing development opportunities within a
procurement team ensuring the effective and tactical procurement of a variety of goods and/or services.
- Responsible to assign and prioritize work to their team members while providing guidance, and support including attending
project Kick off meetings and subsequent meetings.
- Responsible 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)).
- Develop analytical and evaluation strategies and assess/mitigate risk for overly complex work packages that best meets the
internal business partner's needs.
- Assist in the review of all tender documents within the procurement team.
- Perform all required SAP transactions.
- Facilitates negotiations and/or provide support to team members negotiating with internal customers, suppliers and legal to
finalize contracts for very high values.
- Provide procurement direction in the end-to-end evaluation process of tenders with internal business partners.
- Provide procurement guidance and review of award recommendations and at times, prepare and issue corporate award
recommendations.
- Oversee and Lead with internal business partners in vendor debriefs and performance with suppliers/vendors.
- Responsible to support Stakeholders and supplier relationships while identifying the best procurement strategy considering
Trade Agreements, Procurement Law, and Contract Law to meet the procurement needs of the Corporation.
- Provide on-going communication with various departments, suppliers/vendors and business partners, informally or formally,
verbally or in writing, to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
- Assist and provide input in coordination of annual performance appraisals, to the Procurement Supervisor.
- 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: CO57106105-01
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce degree or four-year relevant degree from a university of recognized standing and four years' directly
related experience;
OR
- Post Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from an institute of recognized plus technical
courses in procurement and five years' directly related experience;
OR
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent professional designation and three years' directly
related experience.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in organizing the work environment and work loads of a procurement team which
includes training and supervision.
- Demonstrate high degree level of initiative and motivation 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.
- Thorough understanding of public procurement and Trade Agreements.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Strong presentation, facilitation and leadership skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Software applications and SAP (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint).
- Complete understanding of Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures.
- 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 $41.98-$57.92 Hourly,
$80,437.76-$110,992.96 Annually.
Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 9, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations
during the recruitment process.
About Manitoba Hydro
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.
PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD
Top Benefits
About the role
PROCUREMENT TEAM LEAD
WINNIPEG, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life
and community.
- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on
nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is 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 supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Team Lead to join the Procurement Operations Department in
Winnipeg, MB. You will be responsible for the overall operational performance of a procurement team ensuring the timely and
efficient strategic procurement of goods and/or services within the procurement team. The Procurement Team Lead will also be
responsible for procurement of high complexity, risk and value. The applicant shall exhibit professionalism, expertise, leadership and
meaningful insight, ensuring the best overall value for the Corporation in accordance with corporate policies, Trade Agreements,
NERC CIP-013 Cyber Security, Supply Chain Risk Management, Procurement Law and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, coordination, coaching, mentoring, and training while providing development opportunities within a
procurement team ensuring the effective and tactical procurement of a variety of goods and/or services.
- Responsible to assign and prioritize work to their team members while providing guidance, and support including attending
project Kick off meetings and subsequent meetings.
- Responsible 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)).
- Develop analytical and evaluation strategies and assess/mitigate risk for overly complex work packages that best meets the
internal business partner's needs.
- Assist in the review of all tender documents within the procurement team.
- Perform all required SAP transactions.
- Facilitates negotiations and/or provide support to team members negotiating with internal customers, suppliers and legal to
finalize contracts for very high values.
- Provide procurement direction in the end-to-end evaluation process of tenders with internal business partners.
- Provide procurement guidance and review of award recommendations and at times, prepare and issue corporate award
recommendations.
- Oversee and Lead with internal business partners in vendor debriefs and performance with suppliers/vendors.
- Responsible to support Stakeholders and supplier relationships while identifying the best procurement strategy considering
Trade Agreements, Procurement Law, and Contract Law to meet the procurement needs of the Corporation.
- Provide on-going communication with various departments, suppliers/vendors and business partners, informally or formally,
verbally or in writing, to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
- Assist and provide input in coordination of annual performance appraisals, to the Procurement Supervisor.
- 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: CO57106105-01
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce degree or four-year relevant degree from a university of recognized standing and four years' directly
related experience;
OR
- Post Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from an institute of recognized plus technical
courses in procurement and five years' directly related experience;
OR
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent professional designation and three years' directly
related experience.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in organizing the work environment and work loads of a procurement team which
includes training and supervision.
- Demonstrate high degree level of initiative and motivation 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.
- Thorough understanding of public procurement and Trade Agreements.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Strong presentation, facilitation and leadership skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Software applications and SAP (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint).
- Complete understanding of Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures.
- 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 $41.98-$57.92 Hourly,
$80,437.76-$110,992.96 Annually.
Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 9, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations
during the recruitment process.
About Manitoba Hydro
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.