Procurement Specialist

Poutrix; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team in Calgary. In this pivotal role, you'll support both Direct and Indirect procurement efforts, driving process improvements and managing supplier relationships. Your expertise in procurement will help navigate complex challenges and ensure compliance with policies while fostering collaboration across teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions and make a significant impact on projects within the engineering and construction sectors. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience in engineering or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or finance required.
• Experience with ERP systems and change management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage Source-to-Invoice processes and support procurement teams.
• Identify suppliers, manage bids, and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement strategies.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Communication Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Client Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Market Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP Systems

Business Computer Applications

Excel

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking to hire a Canada Procurement Specialist who will function as a key member of the Source-to-Invoice team, providing strong support to the Direct and Indirect procurement teams in North America. The Procurement Specialist will focus on supporting the region, working through complex and/or language-dependent issues, and supporting Oracle procure-to-pay implementation, continuous improvement, and ancillary Procure-to-Pay programs. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist will identify suppliers as appropriate for projects or categories, manage competitive bids, negotiate and award contracts, resolve supplier and contract issues, ensure adherence to Procurement Policy, create and drive savings and other incentives, and any other procurement activity required to support the four Global Business Areas (Places, Mobility, Resilience, Intelligence) and Enabling Functions. The Procurement Specialist will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles, and practices to be applied in the engineering and construction industry, with experience in program management and project types including consulting, environmental engineering, and design-build.

Role accountabilities:

• Manage Canada Source to Invoice processes including:
  • Lead change management (communications, planning, support) within ANA Canada for internal users and suppliers to drive adoption of the Oracle PR/PO process and other approved buying channels.
  • Build relationships through multiple stakeholder channels to gain support for preferred approaches and strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to and support Procurement policies, procedures, and systems to implement a uniform method of work approaches that delivers exceptional performance values for Arcadis and its clients.
  • Work with equivalents in Accounts Payable for activities including firm handshakes/handoff of taxonomy that is shared.
  • Work with equivalents in the DtR team to support handshakes/handoff of taxonomy that overlaps with the role.
  • Support Direct and Indirect Procurement to maintain purchasing documents (controls).
• Support Direct and Indirect Procurement by identifying business needs and:
  • Understand supply base capabilities and market drivers.
  • Implement agreed sourcing strategies.
  • Manage supplier selection and development.
  • Identify principal risks and opportunities and support the project teams to mitigate them.
  • Ensure suppliers demonstrate capability to consistently supply goods and services to required quality and delivery performance standards.
  • Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract awards.
  • Manage the Supply Chain and relationships through regular reviews of KPI in conjunction with business stakeholders.
• Proactively work cross-functionally both within ANA and Global Procurement and other stakeholders to share knowledge and leverage best practices:
  • Constantly seek ways to improve and enhance processes for internal Procurement users, project teams, and suppliers.
  • Establish program, users, and lifecycle process in compliance with global Procurement policies and in alignment with the strategies of Global procurement leaders.
• Support Arcadis Sustainability and cost savings goals.

Key shared accountabilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and peers to leverage knowledge, resources, and to ensure consistency and share best practices.
• Work with equivalents in Accounts Payable for activities including firm handshakes/handoff of taxonomy that is shared.
• Work with equivalents in the DtR team to support handshakes/handoff of taxonomy that overlaps with the role.
• Support Direct and Indirect Procurement to maintain purchasing documents (controls).
• Manage the Supply Chain and relationships through regular reviews of KPI in conjunction with project teams.
• Collaborate with pursuit leaders to develop procurement strategies for high-value and high-risk pursuits.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of Procurement experience in an engineering, construction, infrastructure, or similar industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or similar field.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and implementations is a must.
• Experience navigating change and implementing change management techniques/processes with stakeholders.
• Self-starter with proven performance with strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate capability and the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams around a common purpose.
• Direct/Indirect Procurement experience.
• Good level of proficiency in business computer applications including Excel skills.
• Possesses a strong client focus, as demonstrated by a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work assignments and new learning opportunities.
• Ability to clearly articulate point of view orally and in writing; ability to quickly grasp business objectives and strategies and how service offerings support the attainment of those objectives.
• Work independently and consistently in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of market and industry issues.
• Understanding of contracts, specification/statement of work creation, and supplier performance management.
• A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding, and proactive individual; able to motivate themselves.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is CAD 80,000 - 105,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.