Procurement Advisors

Agilus Consulting Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is seeking a Procurement Advisor to lead sourcing and procurement for Mine & Tailings capital projects in Calgary, AB. This one-year contract role focuses on delivering cost optimization, risk mitigation and efficient procurement execution in a dynamic oil and gas setting.

The successful candidate will manage RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations and the end-to-end PO lifecycle, aligning with internal stakeholders and governance standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related professional experience
• Experience supporting procurement of materials and/or services for capital projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Proven track record in sourcing, procurement execution and negotiations
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Experience managing RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and procurement award recommendations
• Understanding of purchase order lifecycle and supply risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects
• Lead sourcing activities, RFx development and administration
• Evaluate supplier proposals, conduct commercial assessments and support supplier selection
• Negotiate pricing, terms and supply arrangements
• Manage end-to-end PO lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance requirements
• Identify cost reduction and value opportunities and monitor SCM KPIs

Skills

Sourcing and procurement

RFx processes

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Fieldglass

Ariba

MyTrack

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Procurement Advisor in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta. We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional to join our Supply Chain organization as a Procurement Advisor focused on the procurement of materials and services for Mine & Tailings capital projects. This is a one-year contract position with potential for extension. 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.

• Total rewards: $70.00 hourly
• 12 Months of contract with possibility of extension
• This is an office-based role
• This role can be based out of Calgary or Fort McMurray, AB
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs.

A typical day:

• 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.

Successful candidates will have:

• 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, preferably 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 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.

This posting is for an active opening.