Co-COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary Min: $93,300.00 Annually
Salary Max: $115,800.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Temp Duration:
Posting End Date: Open until Filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.

Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.s energy landscape. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, lets shape a brighter future for B.C. Position Overview
You know every step of the vendor lifecycle like the back of your hand. Along with your knack for negotiation, procurement, and vendor management skills, you’re familiar with overseeing Information Systems (IS) software costs and budgets to ensure objectives are effectively and responsibly achieved.

As the IS Vendor Manager, you’ll provide leadership and set the strategic direction, mission, and vision of the vendor management office in alignment with the strategic and operational objectives of the technology organization and the business.

As one of B.C.’s Top Employers, we’re looking for someone who can take strategic relationship-building to the next level when working with contractual, commercial, and operational vendors. If this sounds like you, join us in transforming B.C.’s energy future. In this role, you will:
Oversee the negotiating, drafting, administering, and managing commercial contracts associated with hardware, software, and hosted solution providers.
Manage the maintenance of agreements with vendors and ensure that they are current and compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
Establish and approve internal and external policies, standards, and processes for vendor interaction and governance.
Serve as the leadership-level point of contact between the vendor organization and internal customers consuming vendor services and solutions. What it takes:
A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, computer science, or a related field is required.
A minimum of seven to ten years of experience in vendor management or a related field, with three years of supervisory experience.
Excellent strategic thinking to deliver major, new, and traditional projects that combine project management, continuous improvement, and change expertise to drive our business forward.
Exceptional communication skills to engage with external vendors and leaders across the business as you design solutions that guide us toward excellence.
Expert knowledge of the IS industry and the products and services provided by technology vendors.
A proven track record in structuring deals, drafting legal agreements, risk mitigation, and skilled negotiations.
In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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