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BC Hydro and Power Authority

Business Improvement Advisor - Category Mgmt

Location
Burnaby, BC
Details
Full Time
4 days ago

NB 51176295 - NC 51176296

BCH-R-6295-220302E1Employment Posting ID:

Business Improvement Advisor - Category Mgmt Positions Available: 1

Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)Status: Edmonds 16Job Location: Permanent HybridFlexible Work Role:

Lower MainlandRegion:

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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that's where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.

Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:

* BC Hydro's Supply Chain function is integral to keeping the business running and the lights on. BC Hydro is transforming its Supply Chain model through the implementation of a full category management capability to better meet the business' requirements for quality, safety and reliability in what we buy for the best total cost and to ensure mutually beneficial supplier relationships.

The Operations & Enterprise Supply Chain group is accountable to develop and implement strategies for the key categories that account for over 80% of BC Hydro's annual $2 billion expenditures. Categories are organized in the following portfolios: Enterprise, Major Equipment, Engineering & Technical Services, Materials & Logistics and Field Support Services. Our job is to give BC Hydro confidence that it is getting the best overall value from its overall expenditure. We are well into our multi-year transformational journey and we now have an opening for a Business Improvement Advisor (BIA).

BIA's are part of Supply Chain internal consultancy that are members of a number of cross- functional teams that develop multi-year category strategies related to procure-to-pay business change/ process optimization, sourcing, supplier management and contract management.

The mission of the Business Improvement Advisor (BIA) is to create clarity through structured strategic analysis, ensure discipline and rigour is applied to solve complex problems and decisions, and implement change in order to produce the highest value outcomes for our key categories. More specifically, the BIA will perform UATs, make adjustments to improve user experience, and maintain version controls. They will create custom VBA codes to automate logic and provide preliminary decision-making options. The work will include building forms and data tables to allow for multiple users to enter information and creating initial documentation for training and sustainment purposes.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team at BC Hydro, working on critical work packages

BCH-R-6295-220302E1 - Business Improvement Advisor - Category Mgmt

NB 51176295 - NC 51176296

to advance implementation of key strategies that are expected to drive significant benefits for the organization over years to come. Our ideal candidate is a team player that is articulate, proactive and personable with a passion for business improvement. They will have the ability to understand business requirements and translate them to functional requirements and visually translate information into reports based on adjustable parameters.

BIA's are trusted advisors that bring value in both leading and supporting roles through their extensive experience with business analysis, modelling, structured decision making and project management. They draw out collaborative insights, excel at improvement prioritization and problem solve through structured frameworks to ensure decisions are effective and fact-based. BIA's have developed quantitative, financial, statistical analysis and visual presentment of cost/ benefits valuation, and decision support tools (e.g. options models/simulations).

The ideal candidate has also led analysis to determine opportunities and requirements for business process improvement using a variety of frameworks and has a track record of successfully implementing change projects.

Our team of BIA's are accountable for the following high-level outcomes:

• Informs viability of Category Management strategy and change projects using structured and thorough impartial analysis, objective logic and fact-based decision making.

• Leads collaborative working groups that build collective understanding, support and implementation of business improvement opportunities. Builds rapport with teams and clients.

• Leads complex sourcing evaluations ensuring they are fair, transparent and will lead to BC Hydro having an optimal supply base and business continuity.

• Contributes to the advancement and sustainment of business improvement, business valuation and decision advisory practices for category management and business change initiatives.

• Employs systematic decision-making approaches and develop proficiency in structuring information, examining alternatives and building stakeholder consensus. Disciplined decision- making using data analysis and visualization tools to inspire success in objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• 8+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, project management, stakeholder engagement and/or facilitation. Preference given to candidates with experience in business analysis and/or process improvement relation to category management within supply chain projects/programs.

• Proven senior level experience organizing, modelling and translating data and insights into strategic options and structured decision making.

• Communicates effectively verbally and in written form to various levels of audience.

• Experience working in relevant industry; in a team-based environment that is complex, with multiple stakeholders and strategic considerations.

Core Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Analytical & Forward Thinking: Be able to create insights and "aha' moments by thinking broadly

BCH-R-6295-220302E1 - Business Improvement Advisor - Category Mgmt

NB 51176295 - NC 51176296

and deeply and considers the overall big picture.

• Quick Learner and Growth Mindset: Must quickly learn BC Hydro processes, category management framework and the different aspects of our BCH culture (e.g. operations, project delivery, corporate). Embraces challenges, integrates feedback and demonstrates perseverance.

• Persuasive Communications: Conveys information to people clearly and concisely, and in a way that builds commitment, credibility and is actioned.

• Relationship Builder and Collaborator: Intentionally develops collaborative internal and external relationships by truly seeking to understand business priorities, values workforce diversity and inclusivity. Recognizes how and when to escalate problems that require senior decisions. Analyzes the organizations broader needs, core category requirements and includes different perspectives to provide informed solutions.

• Leadership: Takes accountability to 'own' it and make it happen, and uses influence when you don't have control and always has outcomes and objectives in mind.

• Planning & Project Management: Establishes plans through an interactive thinking and organizing process that builds clarity with respect to goal(s) and what is required to achieve the goal(s) and outcomes. Develops, analyzes, facilitates and contributes to sourcing plans and category objectives.

• Business Acumen: Accurately assess business challenges and decision requirement complexity to identify what is needed, applies sound judgement and designs pragmatic approaches to deliver required progress. Presents the aptitude, attitude and fortitude to deliver sustainable processes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Please note, a valid Class 5 Driver's license is not mandatory but is considered highly beneficial as this role requires travel to various BCH locations and supplier sites.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe. We are here for our customers. We are one team. We include everyone. We act with integrity and respect. We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com .

BCH-R-6295-220302E1 - Business Improvement Advisor - Category Mgmt

NB 51176295 - NC 51176296

All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.

Flexible work model role definitions ===========================

Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field - No option to work from home Resident - Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. Hybrid - May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. Remote - Works from home 4+ days per week

HOW TO APPLY Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

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Date Posted: 2022-03-02 Closing Date: 2022-03-16
Category
Operations and Logistics