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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Manager, Category Portfolio
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 16
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 150,500.00 - 190,300.00
What you'll do
BC Hydro’s Supply Chain function is integral to keeping the business running and the lights on. BC Hydro has transformed
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. Our job is to give BC Hydro
confidence that it is getting the best overall value from its overall spend and managing risk. Due to a retirement, we now
have an opening for a Category Portfolio Manager (CPM) for the Technology Portfolio.
CPMs are part of the leadership team for the Operations & Enterprise (O&E) Supply Chain group and report to the Director.
The role leads the organization in taking a strategic long-term perspective on the management of their portfolio to achieve
all business category objectives and help meet BC Hydro’s mandate. CPMs are accountable for a portfolio of categories
that have ~$400-500M in annual spend and lead teams of Category Leads and other professionals both directly and in a
matrix environment. The CPM provides recommendations to senior business leaders and executives on supply chain and
business strategy, risk, and issue management. It is vital that this role provide novel solutions to business problems and be
able to provide expert advice, mentoring and leadership across BC Hydro, the relevant industry and their respective teams
and supplier management. The ideal candidate must bring a balance of business savvy and strategic orientation to lead a
team and organization forward while using solid practical planning and execution skills to get the job done. They must be
able to hold true to the long-term vision of what we are doing, take a pragmatic approach in achieving it and create full
engagement with their teams, suppliers, and business groups.
This specific CPM position will be managing the Technology portfolio which includes all Information Technology and
Operational Technology hardware, software and related services used across BC Hydro. Ideally, we are looking for
candidates with experience in these types of categories, and the associated suppliers and internal business groups and can
manage the end-to-end Category Management activities, leveraging strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and
suppliers.
Our ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, be able to stay calm in pressure situations and be able to effectively teach
and coach to ensure team and organizational alignment to the Category Management practice. They must be solution
focused, motivated by delivery of results, and the success of their Portfolio and overall Department teams and creating
sustainable change to benefit the company. The successful candidate will have the ability and judgement to adapt their
leadership style to engage the team, organization, and suppliers to get things done and achieve the plan.
High Level Outcomes:
1. Deliver Results: Lead the Portfolio team, business groups and external stakeholders / suppliers through the successful
execution of Category Management for their Category Portfolios that results in achievement of business objectives and
ensures BCH is supported to achieve its overall mandate.
2. Build Team: Develop high performing professionals and teams that have a reputation for being trusted partners across
the organization and are relied upon to deliver results for BCH.
3. Build Credibility: Ensure people have confidence in Category Management at BC Hydro at all levels including leadership,
peers, team members and employees that rely upon suppliers to advance their work.
4. Build Reputation: Build and advance reputation of BCH with Suppliers, industry peers and other subject matter experts.
What you bring
- University degree Bachelor’s (MBA or Master’s preferred).
Experience
- Minimum of 12+ years related business experience at a senior level in a large organization or equivalent combination of
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a people leader in progressively more responsible roles.
- Experience working in a dynamic, evolving business environment, with success bringing clarity and systematic solutions.
- Experience working in a business environment that is complex, with multiple stakeholders and
- Previous involvement leading and balancing multiple high complexity / risk / impact projects/ initiatives / strategies and
- Demonstrated knowledge and results in implementing multi-step, structured Category Management approach or other
results in a business environment.
- Experience with supply chain related accountabilities and functions such as sourcing, supplier management or contract
- Experience building and leading high performing teams – in situations with direct reporting and matrixed team members.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
Strategic Thinking: Able to effectively deal with varied perspectives and the complexities of our company. Shows sound
judgment and business acumen as analysis, trade-offs and decisions are informed by a broad, comprehensive, and long
term view - while taking into consideration internal and external stakeholders. Has a strategic thinking mindset reflected in
their day-to-day work; can “connect the dots” understanding how one issue or decision impacts others.
Execution and Working Smart: Plans ahead, solves problems, increases efficiency, and gets things done safely. Looks for
ways to make process improvements by being open to employee recommendations for innovations that could positively
impact our company.
Relationship Development and Collaboration: Intentionally develops collaborative relationships within, and external to, BC
Hydro in support of business objectives. Understands the value of workforce diversity and the importance of including
different perspectives to inform solutions to business problems. Models a one-hydro approach, ensuring that decisions
support the broader needs of the organization.
People Leadership: Effectively uses a variety of strategies to enable team members to be as effective and productive as
possible, holding individuals and teams accountable. Explains why change is needed, supports others through change, and
builds an effective team. Motivates and inspires others and models positive leadership practices.
Communication & Presence: Communicates effectively with a variety of stakeholders in writing (briefings, presentations)
and verbally (meetings, one-on-one). Knows the audience and can adjust the communication, accordingly, adapting to
questions and audience needs. Projects a positive and poised presence; Is influential, present and attentive.
Self-Management: Manages stress, a variable workload and competing demands. Promotes and models resiliency. Is self-
aware and understands how their behaviour impacts others. Acknowledges mistakes and takes responsibility for their
actions and work. Is open to learning and demonstrates, through their actions, the importance of self-development.
Business Acumen: Understanding of BC Hydro’s business context. Able to accurately assess complex Hydro needs and
understand how the Category Management practice can address those needs. Apply sound judgement and pragmatic
approach to achieve required progress and grow the Category Management practice.
Planning and Project Management: Establishes a systematic course of action for oneself and others to ensure
accomplishment of specific objectives that support business outcomes and achieves results. Able to ensure strategic plan
and work plans including resources, schedules, project timelines and budgets support business outcomes and achieve
business results.
Quick Learner with Growth Mindset: Openness and willingness to continue to grow and learn. Demonstrates honesty,
humility, and perseverance. Embraces challenges, persists in the face of setbacks, sees effort as a path to mastery, learns
from and integrates feedback, finds lessons and inspiration in the success of others.
Influencing to Build Alignment and Collaboration: Ability to lead across departments and bring people together cross-
functionally. Shifts the thoughts, attitudes and behaviors of others by shaping or setting a direction that deepens
commitment to achieve strategies, goals and targets. Provides leadership which encourages collaboration.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
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.
Date Posted: 2024-01-15 Closing Date: 2024-02-02
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