Business Analyst / Canada

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world- wide client base within the oil & gas industry. Our client, a large oil and gas operator, is currently seeking a Business Analyst to be based in Edmonton, AB on a 1 year contract with possibility of extension. Individuals will need to be local to the area as no LOA is provided.

This position does involve occasional travel.

 

Responsibilities:
 
• Manages the assessment of suppliers which consists of coordinating schedules and obtaining/disseminating required information to the assessment team; information may include obtaining Quality Manuals, Non-Conformance and Root-Cause information, Financial and Sustainability reports or copies of relevant certifications; 
• Administers the Approved Supplier List, providing accurate and timely entry of data as required; 
• Develop department processes and procedures for assigned projects and ensures adherence to them; 
• Provides training and presentations to internal stakeholders on systems, processes or procedures; 
• Provides recommendations to improve department processes and executes upon those recommendations upon management approval;   
• Assist in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and subsequent monitoring against targets; 
• Provide status updates to stakeholders on their pending supplier requests; 
• Acts as a point of contact for intercompany requests involving supplier information; 
• Acts as a department representative for assigned intercompany initiatives; 
• May conduct commercial assessments of suppliers for listing on the Approved Supplier List and conveys findings to the Supplier Performance Manager and specialists; 
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned 
Scope/Dimensions 

Qualifications:
 
• University degree required (Supply Chain or related field) with 4+ years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of business degree. 
• Excellent attention to detail, planning and organizational ability; expected to work with significant independence on standard assignments 
• Strong ability to network and build intercompany relationships 
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio). 
• Effective communication skills; listen carefully to others, keep others informed and convey facts and information clearly in written communications. 
• Encourage collaboration by relating to people in an open and professional manner while remaining positive and respectful even in difficult situations. 
• Demonstrate an awareness of the use of key metrics and measures and shows an understanding of how their area performance contributes to the overall performance of the organization. 
• Ability to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, simplicity, and revenue. 
• Work productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty and readily adapts to different ways of doing things. 
Preferred: 
• Enrollment or completion of a SCM related professional certification, such as SCMP or ISM, is considered an asset 
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems 

 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted