Project Procurement Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee recognition

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for major rail and infrastructure projects in the Greater Toronto Area. You will manage a procurement team, align strategies with project goals, and ensure compliance with client policies, regulations, and budgets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of leadership experience in public sector procurement, with strong negotiation, ERP proficiency, and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of procurement experience, including leadership roles in major rails or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and public sector guidelines.
• Oversee sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award processes for materials, equipment, and services specific to major rail and/or infrastructure projects.
• Ensure adherence to procurement laws, client requirements and ethical standards, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Track procurement KPIs, cost savings, and schedule; prepare regular reports for project leadership and client representatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

ERP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We are hiring a Project Procurement Manager to join our growing team. The Procurement Manager will oversee and coordinate all procurement activities for major projects in the Greater Toronto Area, ensuring compliance with project procurement policies and requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints. This role has delegated authority to approve procurement and select suppliers and subcontractors. It also leads a procurement team, sets sourcing and contracting strategies, and ensures all goods and services are acquired in compliance with client policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

Your role

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Allocate workload and monitor progress to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Procurement Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and public sector guidelines.
  • Oversee sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award processes for materials, equipment, and services specific to major rail and/or infrastructure projects.
  • Ensure competitive bidding and compliance with applicable procurement laws and client requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with engineering, project controls, client and construction teams to forecast procurement needs and mitigate risks.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Governance & Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations, ethical standards, and internal policies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records for all procurement activities.
  • Identify procurement-related commercial risks and collaborate with commercial/risks team on mitigation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  • Track procurement KPIs, cost savings, and schedule adherence.
  • Prepare regular reports for project leadership and client representatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of procurement experience, including leadership roles in major rails or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - 170,000 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, location, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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