Analyst & Buyer

SaskPower; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility provider in Saskatchewan is seeking an individual to assist in technical and analytical support for departmental initiatives. Responsibilities include documenting business requirements, facilitating meetings, and participating in process re-engineering activities. Applicants should have a degree in Business Administration, experience in procurement practices, and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in procurement practices or supply chain.
• Ability to analyze information and implement solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental initiatives with technical and analytical input.
• Document stakeholder requirements and project initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings to gather business requirements.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Commerce

Certification in Supply Chain Management

Job description

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 02/20/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY:

The employee in this classification is responsible to assist in the technical and analytical support of departmental and project initiatives, functional testing and documenting business requirements while translating them into functional components, reports, processes improvements and testing documentation. This position will also be responsible to identify and document stakeholder requirements and departmental initiatives for projects to ensure delivered solutions meet stakeholder and departmental needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Research, analyze, administer and maintain functional processes, procedures, documentation and communications for the department
• Prepare documents and retrieve and/or enter information within a variety of applications
• Formulate standards and procedures related to a variety of functions
• Resolve inquiries and provide documentation to end users regarding departmental programs
• Conduct assessments and assist in the design, development and solutions to corporate programs
• Assist with and prepare spread sheets and databases, business models and reports as required, including statistical trending, forecasting, or business-related analytical reports
• Develop and implement new applications, conduct testing activities and maintain and provide technical support
• Develop queries for various reporting purposes
• Participate in requirements planning, data gathering and analysis, modelling and design
• Participate in process re-engineering activities to identify business enabling solutions and areas of improvement
• Develop, create and maintain business cases, functional and test strategies and associated documentation
• Assist and participate in the coordination and preparation of business materials for departmental and project teams
• Assist in the implementation of organizational change (people, process and technology)
• Facilitate meetings to gather and document business and project requirements
• Act as a liaison between business and technical resources
• Utilize corporate applications and maintain files, records and databases associated with departmental functions
• Provide assistance to functional work teams or project teams, as requested
• Participate in continuous educational and professional development as required
• Other related duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;
• Applicable professional designation/accreditation/certification/course in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent AND/OR;
• Five (5) years of related experience in procurement practices and/or supply chain, or equivalent
• Knowledge of standard business analysis practices, including requirements gathering, business case development and business processes and information technology
• Ability to analyze functional/technological information and business needs and identify and implement solutions
• Ability to complete multiple, simultaneous projects, within tight deadlines and under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of information technology processes
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

NOTES:

Applicants who are successfully appointed to the role with the appropriate education and/or experience will be required to work with their Manager to pursue continued professional development in Supply Chain Management.

This position falls with in the scope of Unifor Local 649.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act.