Corporate Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Canada Construction is seeking a Procurement Specialist, Electrical & Instrumentation to manage end-to-end procurement for electrical and instrumentation materials and equipment in Edmonton, AB. You will source, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and administer purchase orders to support project schedules.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in procurement related to E&I, with experience in industrial construction sectors and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in procurement or supply chain; electrical/instrumentation focus preferred.
• Electrical and/or Instrumentation trade knowledge of E&I materials.
• Experience in industrial construction, oil & gas, power, or renewables.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions, BOMs, specs, and project requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies and issue RFQs/RFPs.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for commercial and technical compliance.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations to achieve competitive outcomes.
• Administer purchase orders and revisions; manage records.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing & bidding

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Expediting

Tools

AVEVA ERM

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement Specialist, Electrical & Instrumentation

Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Project Site-Based
Company: Worley Canada Construction

About Us

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction across Alberta and Western Canada, delivering complex projects through fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services. As part of the global Worley network, we offer access to diverse projects and career opportunities across Canada and internationally.

Position Overview

Worley Canada Construction is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist, Electrical & Instrumentation to join our growing Procurement team in Edmonton, AB.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of electrical and instrumentation materials and equipment, including sourcing, commercial evaluations, negotiations, purchase order administration, expediting, and supplier management. This role works closely with project teams, suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are procured competitively, meet technical requirements, and support project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Review material requisitions, bills of material, specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies, bidder lists, and issue RFQs/RFPs.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for commercial completeness and technical compliance.
• Prepare commercial bid evaluations and supplier recommendations.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations to achieve competitive project outcomes.

Purchase Order Administration

• Prepare, issue, and administer purchase orders and revisions.
• Maintain procurement documentation, approvals, and commercial records.
• Manage supplier communications, changes, claims, and issue resolution.
• Complete purchase order closeout activities.

Expediting & Supplier Management

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and procurement milestones.
• Identify and communicate schedule, commercial, and supply chain risks.
• Coordinate mitigation and recovery plans when project requirements are at risk.
• Support material tracking, documentation management, and delivery execution.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with project management, construction, estimating, quality, project controls, accounts payable, clients, and suppliers.
• Provide proactive communication regarding procurement status, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports and project updates.
• Independently manage assigned procurement packages while supporting complex E&I scopes.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably supporting electrical and instrumentation materials, equipment, or construction packages.
• Electrical and/or Instrumentation trade experience or demonstrated technical knowledge of E&I materials and equipment.
• Previous experience in industrial construction, oil and gas, power, renewable energy, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, competitive bidding, commercial evaluation, negotiations, expediting, and purchase order administration.

• Familiarity with AVEVA ERM or a comparable ERP/materials management system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Work Conditions

• Position may be based in the Edmonton office or at a project site depending on project requirements.
• Collaboration with geographically dispersed project teams, suppliers, and clients is required.
• Occasional travel to project sites, supplier facilities, or client locations may be required.
• Site-based assignments may be subject to site-specific schedules and access requirements.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.