Procurement Advisor

Ian Martin Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking a Procurement Advisor for a 1-year contract focusing on Mine and Tailings capital projects in Calgary or Fort McMurray. The role is paid at CAD 73 per hour with potential classification variations depending on the candidate.

You will lead sourcing, RFx events, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, while coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of related professional experience.
• Proven sourcing, procurement execution and negotiations.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing RFx processes, supplier evaluations and award recommendations.
• Understanding of purchase order lifecycle and risk mitigation.
• Experience using SAP, Fieldglass, Ariba, MyTrack and spend analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and services for Mine and Tailings capital projects.
• Lead RFx events and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and supply arrangements to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Oversee end-to-end PO lifecycle including requisitions, change management and expediting.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet schedules and budgets.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Spend analytics

Commercial acumen

RFx management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Fieldglass

Ariba

MyTrack

Spend analytics tools

Job description

• Pay Rate: $73/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 1 year
• Location: Calgary or Fort McMurray

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our client’s Supply Chain organization as a Procurement Advisor, focused on procuring materials and services for Mine and 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.

You will manage complex procurement activities for capital project requirements, including RFx sourcing events, supplier proposal evaluations, commercial negotiations, and the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle. You will work closely with project teams, engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure materials and services are procured in line with project schedules, budgets, and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials and services for Mine and Tailings capital projects.
• Lead sourcing activities, including the 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 comply with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance with an 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 supply chain management 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 according to project schedules and operational needs.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of related professional experience, and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience.
• Proven track record in sourcing, procurement execution, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and procurement award recommendations.
• Understanding of procurement 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting the procurement of materials and/or services for capital projects.
• Experience with Mine and Tailings projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain.

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Office-based in Calgary or Fort McMurray, Alberta.
• Hours: Regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with potential for extended hours based on business needs.

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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