Procurement Specialist

Worley Canada Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial construction firm in Alberta is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join their Materials Management team. The role focuses on procurement activities, including bidding, evaluation, and supplier coordination, critical for the success of exciting projects in heavy-oil facilities and renewable energy. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and computer skills and thrive under pressure, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review material requisitions and prepare RFQ/RFP documentation.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, preparing and issuing purchase orders.
• Maintain procurement workflows and manage deadlines effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma, degree, or certification in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Aveva ERM software

Job description

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction in Alberta and western Canada. Our employees enjoy exciting careers in fabrication, modularization, field installation, and professional support services for some of world's most challenging heavy-oil facilities, gas plants, power-stations, renewable energy, and other industrial projects. As part of the global Worley team, we enjoy shared resources and opportunities with more than 20 Canadian locations and 40 countries.

Worley Canada Construction is looking for a Procurement Specialist for our growing Materials Management team to work from our Edmonton Home Office. This position supports our field sites, fabrication facilities and the continuous improvement of our functional processes and procedures.

Location: Edmonton, Alberta and/or project site locations across Western Canada

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Specialist to support procurement activities including bidding, evaluation, purchase order management, and supplier coordination. This role is critical to ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement for our projects.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Process

• Review material requisitions submitted by the project team.
• Prepare and issue RFQ/RFP documentation based on project needs.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Recommend suppliers based on comprehensive evaluation criteria.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely purchase orders (POs).

Supplier & Order Management

• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite material orders.
• Communicate any delays or schedule conflicts to the project team.
• Ensure POs are up to date to support timely invoice processing.
• Close out POs once all contractual and procedural requirements are fulfilled.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with project management, construction teams, client representatives, quality control, project controls, accounts payable, and suppliers.
• Maintain a clear understanding of procurement workflows and client-specific requirements.
• Manage deadlines and proactively communicate scheduling issues.
• Distribute procurement reports to clients and internal stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work productively alone and within a team
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience in an industrial construction environment
• Familiarity with Aveva ERM software.
• Diploma, degree, or certification in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Worley strives to be an industry leader in health, safety, and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs, and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their perspective roles with the company.