Procurement Manager

Are you a strong negotiator with a passion for optimizing resources and maximizing value? As a Procurement Manager, you will direct and coordinate procurement activities within a district. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to negotiate with suppliers and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our goals. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing procurement processes and driving strategic partnerships

Apply now and transform your career with us.

Develop, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, systems, and standards for the procurement function
• Plan and execute the overall procurement and sourcing strategy
• Manage all procurement activities, plans, execution, and delivery
• Ensure planning of resources and procurement activities in accordance with the project schedule
• Manage project suppliers' and contractors' relationships to optimize financial, operational performance and administrative compliance
• Develop and write the legal terms of RFP process in collaboration with legal department
• Prepare the scope of work and specification for the RFP process
• Prepare comparative reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
• Negotiate prices and conditions with subcontractors and providers
• Prepare and negotiate the contracts, including terms and conditions
• Control the process if additional change orders are needed
• Develop and prepare reports for the senior leadership of the project to provide an update of the procurement process
• Manage team of buyers and subcontract administrators

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics
• Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation is preferred
• 10 to 15 years of procurement management experience in heavy civil works
• Experience in heavy civil works construction industry preferred
• Experience/familiarity and existing relationship with major local suppliers would be an asset
• Practical experience of procurement processes, methods, practices and contract administration as well as accounting and scheduling principles
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Fluency in both English and French is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work productively with nominal supervision
• Availability to travel to monitor supplier's performance, production and schedules as needed

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.