Procurement Specialist

ATCO; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in modular design and construction is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves managing the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a background in supply chain management. The position offers competitive compensation, training opportunities, and professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flex days and wellness day

Training and mentorship programs

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related field.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of construction material market.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process.
• Review demand and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor procurement spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in procurement software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Professional certification SCMP or APICS

Tools

MS Excel

ERP

Job description

Job Description

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! A team committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care for our communities and each other, and we are committed to showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage diversity, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for negotiating the best deals? Do you have a passion for sourcing quality products and services at competitive prices? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Procurement Specialist!

As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the end‑to‑end procurement process and working with our key suppliers to ensure our manufacturing facility is receiving the products and services on time and at the best possible value. Your expertise will help us streamline our operations, reduce costs, and maintain our competitive edge.

What You Get to Do:

• Review demand for materials and services from purchase requisitions, bill of materials, project specifications and ensure that materials and services are ordered and delivered on time and on budget.
• Identify long lead materials, create PO’s, draft service agreements, and prioritize ordering tasks for multiple projects.
• Monitor and analyze procurement spending to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve efficiency such as forecasting customer needs, negotiating with existing and new suppliers on contracts and pricing.
• Stay updated on competitive bidding process and new sourcing solutions.
• Identify higher risk materials and services, follow up and expedite proactively.
• Update Production on delayed materials daily.
• Closely monitor project material budgets while ordering materials and services and escalat cost overrun to management.
• Perform inventory level check for high value commodities by weekly walkthrough and place inventory replenishment orders with the suppliers.
• Plan just‑in‑time deliveries in accordance with the demand and production schedule to avoid overflow of the limited storage space.
• Participate in a weekly walkthrough to review and action leftover materials at the production stations after project completion.
• Order transportation including cross‑border transport for materials. Communicate with suppliers and customs broker on clearance of the materials.
• Provide feedback on supplier and contractor performance, participate in rating major suppliers and contractors in the Supplier Performance Scorecard.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field with good knowledge of construction material market.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline an asset.
• Professional certification SCMP or APICS an asset.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills with keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in procurement software, MS excel, ERP and any other procurement tools.
• Ability to read drawing and specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under strong pressure of tight deadlines.

Who we Are:

ATCO Structures is a worldwide leader in modular design, manufacturing, and construction. Through our solutions to workforce accommodation, office and commercial buildings, classrooms, hospitals, and hotels we’ve re‑imagined how permanent and temporary modular facilities can help communities of all kinds.

We invite you to come and build your career with ATCO Structures. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for your next career challenge or just starting your career journey; ATCO’s diverse portfolio across the globe provides our employees ample opportunity for career stability, growth, training, and development. Learn more about us at https://structures.atco.com/.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package with flex days and a wellness day.
• Opportunities to craft your own professional growth.
• Training, continued learning, and mentorship programs.
• Onsite gym and reflection room.

We thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.