Senior Procurement Specialist

Worley; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Canada Construction is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities across complex project scopes, including engineered equipment, bulk permanent materials, and indirect procurement. Based in Edmonton, the role oversees the full lifecycle from RFQ through PO and closeout, ensuring commercial alignment and value delivery.

The candidate should have 7–12+ years in EPC/EPF procurement, strong negotiation and supplier strategy skills, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in EPC/EPF or industrial construction.
• Experience procuring complex engineered equipment and project materials.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial challenges.
• Advanced Excel and procurement systems skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for assigned project scopes, ensuring alignment with project schedule, budget, and execution strategy.
• Establish sourcing strategies for engineered equipment, bulk materials, and indirect project procurement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers and procurement team members.
• Act as procurement interface with project management, engineering, and construction teams.
• Review material requisitions, issue RFQ/RFP documentation, source and evaluate suppliers.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders and manage complex orders; ensure contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, manage change orders and close out POs.
• Distribute procurement reports and maintain alignment with client requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Cross-functional coordination

Advanced Excel

Procurement systems

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

Aveva ERM

ERP procurement systems

Job description

About Us

Worley 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 seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities across complex project scopes, including engineered equipment, bulk permanent materials, and indirect project procurement.

This role is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle—from RFQ through award, purchase order execution, and closeout—while ensuring commercial alignment, mitigating risk, and delivering value to the project. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in negotiation, supplier strategy, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced EPC/EPF and Construction environment.

Work Conditions

Edmonton Home Office based schedule. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

• Lead procurement for assigned project scopes, ensuring alignment with project schedule, budget, and execution strategy
• Establish sourcing strategies for engineered equipment, bulk permanent materials, and/or indirect project procurement
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers and procurement team members
• Act as a key procurement interface with project management, engineering, and construction teams

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

• Prepare, issue, and manage complex purchase orders and agreements
• Ensure contractual compliance with project requirements and company standards
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, including scope gaps, schedule exposure, and cost escalation
• Manage change orders, claims, and commercial deviations throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Ensure accurate and timely PO administration to support invoicing and financial controls
• 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.
• Ensure alignment between procurement activities and construction priorities
• Manage deadlines and proactively communicate scheduling issues.
• Distribute procurement reports to clients and internal stakeholders as required.
• Maintain a clear understanding of client-specific procurement and contractual requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 7–12+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably within EPC/EPF or industrial construction
• Demonstrated experience procuring complex engineered equipment and project materials
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial challenges
• Advanced skills in Excel and procurement systems
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Aveva ERM or similar ERP/procurement systems
• Diploma, Degree, or Certification in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering
• Experience working in both home office and field/project environments

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.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.