Procurement Advisor

Sedgman; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Mentors across disciplines

Bonus program

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Procurement Advisor in Vancouver, BC to lead sourcing, tendering, contract management, and cost control across project packages. The role requires strong procurement experience in mining, construction or oil & gas and proficiency with ERP systems like JD Edwards.

You will collaborate with suppliers, implement strategic procurement planning, and support monthly reporting while ensuring policy compliance and risk mitigation within Sedgman’s procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant procurement experience in mining, construction, or oil & gas.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Knowledge of cost controls and cash flow is preferred.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tendering process and evaluate bids using online e-tendering platforms.
• Develop and administer contracts for allocated packages and protect Sedgman’s interests.
• Manage costs against budgets and use Sedgman’s ERP for purchasing commitments (JDE).
• Maintain centralized documentation and coordinate with project teams and suppliers.
• Contribute to procurement planning and supplier negotiations.
• Generate monthly procurement reports.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures and regulations; mitigate legal/ethical risks.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Cost management

Supplier management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

JD Edwards

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Procurement Advisor to join our growing business, and our procurement team in Vancouver, B.C. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in managing the acquisition of materials, equipment and services while providing support throughout the procurement process, including developing and executing comprehensive procurement and contracting strategies tailored to project needs. The incumbent will ensure compliance, optimize costs, mitigate risk and align all purchasing activities with the project’s requirements and overall business objectives.

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction, and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited – one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

What does this role involve? Key responsibilities:

• Sourcing/Tendering: Manage the tendering process, including the preparation and evaluation of tenders or bids for a number of procurement packages and be proficient with the use of online e-tendering platforms.
• Contract Management: Develop and administer contracts of allocated packages, ensuring that terms and conditions are met and that Sedgman’s interests are protected.
• Cost Management: Administer costs to allocated budgets. Strive to achieve cost-effectiveness while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting delivery timelines. This includes the use of Sedgman’s ERP for managing purchasing commitments (JDE).
• Documentation transmission: Be proficient with centralised document management systems for collaboration and ensure communication with project team and suppliers are conducted through this system.
• Strategic Procurement Planning: Understand and contribute to the development of procurement registers and plans produced for each project and work to these.
• Supplier Management: Identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and establish contracts for the procurement of goods and services. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective sources of supply.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate and organized procurement records. Contribute to monthly reports on procurement activities.
• Adherence to Policy and Process: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Work to mitigate risks related to legal and ethical compliance within Sedgman’s procurement processes.

What are we looking for? Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred, or Tertiary qualification and experience in a related discipline
• Must have 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in project deliverywithin in the Mining, Construction, and/or Oil & Gas industry
• Demonstrated understanding and ability in managing the complete procurement process, end to end, is required.
• An accounting background and knowledge of cost controls, cash flow is preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Project, knowledge of ERP systems is required; knowledge of JD Edwards and Power BI is an asset
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage own time, priorities, and activities in a dynamic environment.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

What is in it for you?

• Get to work on significant projects for the Canadian mining industry
• Significant career growth potential
• Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commodities
• Short term incentives (bonus) program
• RRSP matching
• Health and benefits package

Salary Range: $100,000 - 120,000

The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographiclocationand market conditions at the time of hire.

Sedgman is part of the CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We are a full project life cycle delivery company incorporating the development, projectexecutionand ongoing operations phases of eachproject. Sedgman has offices in Australia, the Americas,Europeand Asia.

Our Values, The Sedgman Way:

• Integrity: being respectful and honest withourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.
• Accountability: committing to what weare responsible for.
• Innovation: continually adapting and evolving for the future.
• Delivery: amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates.

We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) to self-identifyand apply.