Trade-Jobs in Kanada

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: M4, Level 7 $143,040 - $178,800 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Manager, Supply Chain – Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Manager, Supply Chain. As a highly valued Finance branch team member and leader of eight, you will play the essential role of ensuring the AER’s Supply Chain function is operating efficiently and effectively.

The Manager, Supply Chain, is accountable for championing the full scope of procurement strategy development, execution, contract negotiation, and management of real estate and fleet vehicles. You will also champion the optimization of the implementation of Workday for Supply Chain and Accounting modules for the organization.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead and manage a team of direct reports. Develop team members through coaching, training, objective setting, providing ongoing feedback, and recognition. Apply AER’s people management policies and programs within an inclusive environment where diversity is valued.

• Lead the full scope of procurement strategy development, execution, contract negotiation, and management of real estate and fleet vehicles. Manage approximately 355 contracts, with an annual spend of $50M. The AER awards approximately 70 contracts per year, with >75% requiring a competitive bidding process.

• Accountable for enhancing the value of the supply chain function through on-going competitive bidding, contract development, and procurement of goods and services.

Key accountabilities include:

• Continually enhance the AER procurement policy and the introduction of best public procurement practices.

• Define, plan, and implement regular system and governance improvements to create efficiencies.

• the development, implementation and maintenance of a vendor management framework to ensure optimal supplier relationship management.

• Identify, evaluate, and execute efficiencies related to the procure to pay process. Meet KPIs by regular interface with branch and senior leadership and oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive training plan on AER’s ‘procure to pay’ systems and process.

• Proactively seek opportunities to reduce costs beyond just the sourcing process. Utilize models such as total cost of ownership and vendor management framework to drive value and ensure delivery of service(s) and enforce contract compliance.

• Lead, set up, and maintain master service agreements to hire temporary staffing and/or full-time resources for the AER. Continuously seek opportunities to do the same for other often-used goods and service categories. Tactically determine which collaborative procurement initiatives (e.g. the Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative) that the AER can participate in. Build strong relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors and other public agencies.

• Oversee and manage AER’s fleet program, including but not limited to; operations and maintenance; vehicle acquisition; vehicle disposal; fleet contract management; fleet optimization opportunities.

• Provide direction and training to internal clients regarding procurement, contract law, national and international trade agreements, contract development/administration, transparency and fairness. Review all requests for proposal documents, contracts, release orders and purchase orders prior to issuance, execution and/or approval (based on corporate signing authorities). Review and approve business terms, using a risk-based approach, identify terms for legal review. Lead complex negotiations with external vendors to optimize the value for the AER.

What we’re looking for in you:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business management and supply-chain management. A professional accreditation and /or designation in supply chain management, such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or P.Log, is preferred.

• 10 years of related experience (e.g. supply-chain management) with at least 5 years in a people management role.

• Experience with Workday, specifically with the supply chain and accounting modules is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated, strong negotiation skills paired with strong knowledge of public sector procurement practices and trade agreements is preferred.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and other stakeholders.

• Strong strategic foresight.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• SEC2 - This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and a financial security check.

• This role has a business requirement to work from Calgary.

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email PeopleServices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work

• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

• Defined benefit pension plans

• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)

• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: May 20, 2025, at midnight

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