Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Management

Description

Supply Chain Management within AVP Strategy Enterprise Communications is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Supply Chain Analyst for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Manager, the Supply Chain Analyst contributes to sourcing activities, procurement operations, and performance reporting by applying analytical thinking, supporting standardized processes, and providing actionable information that enables value-focused procurement in support of academic, research, and operational priorities.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Collect, cleanse, classify, and maintain procurement data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Analyze procurement and operational data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate data into clear insights and recommendations for procurement teams and stakeholders.
• Document and maintain procurement processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives using structured approaches (e.g., process mapping, Lean principles).
• Assist in implementing process changes and new tools, ensuring alignment with team practices and requirements.
• Support change management activities, including communications, training materials, and adoption tracking.
• Promote consistency and adherence to standardized processes across procurement activities.
• Provide day-to-day analytical and process support to enable effective procurement operations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by contributing data insights and process expertise.
• Assist with onboarding and knowledge sharing to support team capability and consistency.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Operations Management, or a related discipline is required. A professional designation (e.g., SCMP) or relevant postgraduate education is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical or operational role may be considered.
• Minimum (1) year of experience in procurement, supply chain, data analysis, process improvement, procurement systems or a related function within a complex organization.
• Experience working with data, including classification, cleansing, and structuring data to support reporting and analysis.
• Experience supporting reports, dashboards, or visualizations using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms is required.
• Experience working with ERP, eProcurement, or other enterprise systems to extract and analyze data is required.
• Exposure to process design, documentation, or continuous improvement initiatives is required.
• Familiarity with structured improvement or change management methodologies (e.g., Lean, process mapping, change frameworks) is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate data into clear insights and recommendations is required.
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders to support process adoption, reporting needs, or change initiatives is required.
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is required.
• Experience within a public sector or broader public sector environment (e.g., post-secondary, healthcare, government) is considered an asset.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret, structure, and validate data to support reporting and decision-making; proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar), with the ability to present insights clearly and effectively; strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity; effective communication skills, with the ability to translate data and process concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders; strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, supporting cross-functional initiatives and change efforts; foundational understanding of process design and continuous improvement principles, with the ability to document and support process enhancements; systems literacy, including experience working with ERP, eProcurement, or reporting systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel (data manipulation), PowerPoint, and SharePoint/Teams; adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment; ability to work effectively in a collaborative, service-oriented team environment.
  
  

Application Deadline: November 21, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 2.

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