Procurement LeadTWD is currently looking for a
Procurement Lead. This position is based in Burlington, ON.
Job SummaryAs a Procurement Lead, you will oversee procurement activities that support the successful delivery of energy and infrastructure projects across multiple business units and geographic regions. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. The Procurement Lead collaborates closely with project teams, engineering, construction, and commercial stakeholders to optimize cost, quality, schedule, and supply chain performance while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and industry standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Strategy & Planning
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and organizational objectives.
- Lead procurement planning activities, including sourcing schedules, bid evaluations, and supplier engagement strategies.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to support informed procurement decisions.
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier prequalification, request for proposal (RFP) preparation, bid solicitation, evaluation, and award recommendations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions or improvement initiatives where required.
- Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and local content objectives where applicable.
Contract Management & Negotiation
- Lead commercial negotiations for major contracts, purchase agreements, and service agreements.
- Ensure contractual terms adequately address commercial, operational, and project risks.
- Collaborate with legal, commercial, and project teams during contract development and execution.
- Monitor contract compliance and support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
Project Procurement Execution
- Coordinate procurement activities to support project schedules and operational requirements.
- Track procurement progress, supplier deliverables, and critical milestones.
- Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks that may impact project performance.
- Provide procurement guidance and support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
- Serve as a key procurement advisor to project managers, engineering teams, and business leaders.
- Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and facilitate alignment among stakeholders.
- Mentor and support procurement personnel, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and governance practices.
Compliance, Risk & Reporting
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
- Support supplier risk assessments and supply chain due diligence activities.
- Prepare procurement reports, performance metrics, and management updates.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in accordance with company requirements.
Qualifications & Skills- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or industrial sectors.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex procurement activities for large-scale projects and operational environments.
- Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and procurement best practices.
- Experience managing commercial risk and supporting contract administration processes.
- Proficiency with enterprise procurement, ERP, and contract management systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Professional procurement or supply chain certifications are considered an asset.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs and management discretion.
