Project Procurement Lead - Kiewit Supply Network

kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Lead to manage procurement plans, supplier performance, and contract administration for complex projects. You will collaborate with engineering, estimating, and site teams to align on specifications, forecast demand, and mitigate supply chain risks.

The role requires 8+ years in procurement on large-scale construction projects, strong negotiation skills, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Calgary based with some travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and 8+ years of procurement, supply chain, or subcontract management on large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience applying category management within a project or construction-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, subcontracting practices, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project procurement plans aligned with schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Lead category management for major spend categories, including market analysis and cost strategies.
• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work for the project.
• Draft, review, and administer subcontract agreements while ensuring contractual compliance and risk management.
• Track procurement commitments, expenditures, and cash flow to support cost forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Category management

ERP systems

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder management

Safety & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Cost control systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 182451

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit's Project Procurement Leads ensure the timely, cost‑effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, products, subcontractors, professional services, commodities, and small tools and supplies for our projects under construction. Our Procurement team interfaces with engineering, estimating, design, and the site to create project-specific contract templates, negotiating with equipment vendors, material vendors, subcontractors and service providers. This role leads vendor performance management and contract administration to support project schedules, budgets, quality, and risk objectives.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including: transportation, water/wastewater, power, OGC, building, and mining. We provide world‑class service to ensure equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is based full‑time in our Calgary, AB office. Travel to job sites may be required. #LI‑RP1

Responsibilities

Procurement, Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive project procurement plans aligned with project schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.

• Lead category management strategies for major spend categories (e.g., concrete, structural steel, equipment, electrical, mechanical, and professional services), including market analysis, sourcing approaches, and cost strategies.

• Leverage category insights to drive standardization, strategic supplier selection, and total cost of ownership optimization.

• Source, negotiate, and purchase all materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work required for the project.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project controls teams to forecast demand, align on specifications, and mitigate supply‑chain risks.

Subcontractor & Vendor Performance Management

• Lead subcontractor and supplier prequalification, bidding, evaluation, and award processes.

• Establish performance expectations and manage ongoing vendor and subcontractor performance related to cost, quality, schedule, safety, and contractual compliance.

• Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions or improvement plans as required.

• Maintain strong supplier relationships to support project execution and future work.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements in coordination with legal, risk, and project leadership.

• Ensure commercial terms and conditions align with category strategies, project risk profiles, and contract requirements.

• Manage contract changes, claims, and dispute resolution related to procurement and subcontracted scopes.

• Maintain complete, accurate procurement and contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Cost, Schedule & Risk Control

• Track procurement commitments, expenditures, and cash flow to support accurate project cost forecasting and reporting.

• Identify procurement and category‑specific risks, including market volatility and supply constraints, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Support project closeout activities, including final payments, contract reconciliation, and post‑project vendor and category performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

• 8+ years of procurement, supply chain, or subcontract management experience on large‑scale construction projects, preferably in industrial, oil & gas, heavy civil, infrastructure, or EPC projects.

• Demonstrated experience applying category management principles within a project or construction‑focused environment.

• Strong knowledge of construction procurement, subcontracting practices, and contract administration.

• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations across multiple categories and stakeholders.

• Experience working with enterprise procurement, ERP, and cost control systems.

• Strong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced project environments

• Commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit