Contracts and Procurement Advisor

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a strategic Procurement and Contracts Advisor to join our Calgary-based Supply Chain team. This role focuses on the procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects, leading sourcing events, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating terms to secure value.

You will manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, partnering with project teams to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related professional experience or a mix of commercial and technical work.
• Experience procuring materials/services for capital projects; Mine & Tailings projects are assets.
• Strong track record in sourcing, procurement execution, and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects.
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFx development, issuance, and administration.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct commercial assessments, and support supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply arrangements to achieve value and mitigate risk.
• Manage end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, from requisition to closeout.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate requirements into procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify cost reduction and value opportunities through market analysis.

Skills

RFx management

Sourcing & negotiations

Stakeholder collaboration

Supply chain analytics

Procurement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Fieldglass

Ariba

MyTrack

Job description

• This role can be based out of Calgary or Fort McMurray, AB
• This is an office-based role
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• This is a one-year contract position with potential for extension.

Description

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our Supply Chain organization as a Procurement and Contracts Advisor focused on the procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects. As a subject matter expert, you will lead sourcing and procurement activities, build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and deliver measurable value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and efficient procurement execution.

This role will be responsible for managing complex procurement activities for capital project requirements, including conducting sourcing events such as RFx processes, evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and managing the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure materials and services are procured in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and business requirements.

• 5-7 years of related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience
• Experience supporting procurement of materials and/or services for capital projects is preferred; experience in Mine & Tailings projects is considered an asset
• A Bachelor's degree, preferable in Business or Supply Chain
• Proven track record in sourcing, procurement execution, and commercial negotiations
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Experience managing RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and procurement award recommendations
• Understanding of pprocurement processes, purchase order lifecycle management, and supply risk mitigation
• Skilled in using SAP, Fieldglass, Ariba, MyTrack, and spend analytics tools to support sourcing and procurement activities
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to identify effective business solutions in a complex environment
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage multiple procurement priorities in a project environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects
• Lead sourcing activities, including development, issuance, and administration of RFx events
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct commercial assessments, and support supplier selection and award recommendations
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply arrangements to achieve value, mitigate risk, and support project objectives
• Manage the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, including requisition review, PO creation, issuance, change management, expediting, issue resolution, and closeout
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business and project requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies
• Ensure procurement activities are executed in compliance with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Monitor supplier performance with emphasis on delivery, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement
• Identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities through market analysis, supplier engagement, and demand planning
• Steward SCM KPIs and support reporting, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain procurement documentation, reporting, and records throughout the sourcing and PO management process
• Support project teams in ensuring procured materials and services are delivered in accordance with project schedules and operational needs