Procurement Manager

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydro Canada has more than 170 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydro Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian expertise. From water to wire – Be part of the movement!Summary of the role Andritz Hydro, a major world leader in the design, manufacturing and construction of hydropower machinery is looking for an experienced procurement manager who would be responsible for the management of procurement of all direct and indirect parts and services related to our manufacturing facilities and construction sites. The following responsibilities form the core of this role: • Oversee a team of procurement specialists (6-7 employees);• Provide guidance to the team, assign tasks, manage workload and manage priorities;• Harmonize processes for shop purchasing and site purchasing;• Implement automation tools that improve efficiency;• Promote and support the implementation of pricing agreements and frame contracts with vendors;• Perform resource loading and capacity planning on a quarterly basis;• Support Procurement Director in defining and executing strategic procurement initiatives;• Assist in implementing strategic directives laid out by management;• Help establish department goals and objectives;• Manage strategic vendor relationships;• Assist in new vendor development initiatives;• Assist in the roll out of Global Procurement initiatives;• Work closely with Project Directors to resolve issues;• Work closely with Manufacturing and Field Service Managers to resolve issues and impact change;• Enforce company policies, procedures and guideline related to procurement;• Collect, analyze, and report on procurement KPI’s;• Assist with vendor issues and claims;• Participate and lead in major vendor claims (active/passive);• Validate and sign-off on supply budgets for the sales & proposals team;• Review and participate in the vendor selection process;• Review and vet procurement approval requests (DA COQ);• Assist/lead the more critical commercial negotiations around Terms & Condition;• Approve new vendors;• Generate, validate, and publish various procurement reports;• Place purchase orders in peak load periods, as needed;• Oversee the proper issuance of service agreements for site labor services;• Support the implementation of new tools;• Assist/lead any process improvement initiatives;• Assist in various RCA (root cause analysis) exercises, as needed;• Ensure that procurement procedures are kept up to date;• Train new employees or provide refresher trainings as needed;• Manage annual frame agreements with vendors;• Visit vendor facilities;• Help resolve vendor payment issues;• Other duties as assigned; Why do you fit the profile? Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us. • 7-10 years of experience in a leadership role in procurement or project management;• Seasoned in the purchase of large parts and services, in the hydro industry or similar;• Seasoned in handling commercial terms & conditions;• Seasoned in vendor management;• Responsive and accountable;• Ability to clearly communicate, deliver presentations, simplify, explain variances and issues to a team and propose solutions;• Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers;• Demonstrated problem solving and innovative thinking;• Knowledge of market trends and purchasing best practices;• Employs fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices;• Ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure;• Organized and structured;• Proficiency in English and French;• Software: SAP, Microsoft Suite; What do we offer• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;• Pension plan;• Hybrid work mode;• Profit sharing program;• Employee assistance program;• Employee individualized training and career plan. Did you know? ANDRITZ Hydro is: Over 170 years of experience in turbine design Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity Over 32,000 turbine units delivered Over 125 years in electrical engineering 65 representative offices worldwide More than 7000 employees worldwide including 310 in Quebec Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year A complete range of designs up to 800 MW 20 manufacturing sites worldwide 10 test beds worldwide *Legal status to work in Canada is required.