10+ years of procurement experience, including 6 years in a supervisory role within engineering, procurement, construction environments
Advanced negotiation skills with a proven track record
Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Strong organizational and communication abilities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Adaptable in dynamic settings and capable of working independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; exceptional attention to detail
Responsibilities
Plan and execute procurement activities for timely project material acquisition
Enforce effective and cost-efficient procurement that aligns with client standards
Develop and maintain procurement status reports
Create procurement strategies and planning documents
Review and assess procurement documents like bid lists and commercial evaluations
Oversee complex procurement negotiations and terms
Manage team objectives, milestones, and performance, including mentoring
Benefits
Opportunity to work on multiple projects within a collaborative team environment
Access to professional development through mentorship and coaching
Engagement in a structured recruitment process for future growth
Flexible technical assessment that can be completed remotely
Participation in a comprehensive HR-supported environment with input on team dynamics
Full Job Description
What You Would Do in This Role
The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for planning and performing procurement activities to ensure the timely purchase of materials, services and equipment to meet project requirements. Duties include:
Working within a project team environment, potentially on multiple projects
Enforcing timely and cost-effective procurement while adhering to client requirements and proper procurement practices
Developing and maintaining status reports
Developing procurement plan and strategy documents
Reviewing and evaluating standard procurement documents including bid lists, requests for quotation / proposal and commercial bid evaluations
Overseeing the purchase of complex engineered equipment and services as well as electrical, instrumentation, structural steel and piping commodity materials
Overseeing the negotiation of commercial terms including but not limited to progress payments and terms and conditions
Attending status meetings with clients, project management and suppliers
Developing man-hour estimates, resource plans, schedules and relevant procurement procedures
Periodically reviewing departmental processes, procedures and standards, identifying areas of improvement, deficiencies and taking the necessary corrective action to maintain quality
Planning, scheduling and managing responsibilities, objectives and project milestones for the team
Managing the performance of the team, including mentoring and coaching direct reports
Providing input to, and participating in, Human Resources activities, including recruitment, terminations, and discipline
Performing other duties as requested
Requirements
More than ten (10) years of procurement experience with a minimum of six years of
procurement experience, at a supervisory level, in an engineering, procurement, construction environment
Demonstrated Advanced Negotiating Experience
Post-secondary certification or equivalent experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to adapt in a changing environment
Ability to work without supervision
Strong computer processing skills; competency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Focus on quality with an acute attention to detail
Strong communication and influencing skills
Preferred
Only candidates located in Canada will be considered and this position is not eligible for relocation accommodation
