Senior Procurement Specialist

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian energy firm in Vancouver seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage procurement lifecycle and supplier performance. This role demands over 5 years of supply chain experience, strong communication skills, and expertise in SAP. Key responsibilities include leading procurement activities, developing RFx processes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will work both in the office and on-site in Squamish.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of the Canadian marketplace, especially British Columbia.
• Experience in oil and gas projects considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting activities.
• Analyze and manage potential suppliers.
• Develop and lead RFx processes for commitments.
• Monitor procurement and contract completion.
• Coordinate supplier performance management.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

SAP

Strong Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting & Finance

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

MS Office

Job description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west‑southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, with a storage capacity of 250,000 m³ and an annual production of about 2.1 million tonnes of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Senior Procurement Specialist is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. You will support our ongoing operational readiness activities and provide end‑to‑end procurement and contracting support for the Operations team, ensuring seamless supply of materials and services required for plant operations, maintenance, and reliability programs. Using your SAP expertise, you will manage the full procurement lifecycle—from planning and strategy to award, contract administration, and ongoing supplier management.

You will also support operational excellence initiatives, engage with suppliers to optimize performance, and contribute to programs that strengthen local and Indigenous supplier relationships. The successful candidate will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager, Operations, will be located in the Vancouver office, and will transition to Squamish, British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting activities: understand internal needs, conduct market analysis, develop go‑to‑market recommendations, prepare RFP packages, and execute commitments using established procedures and standard documents/forms.
• Analyze suitability of potential suppliers in accordance with company vendor qualification criteria and maintain records of approved, current, and potential suppliers by commodity or service.
• Develop and lead formal RFx processes for long‑term commitments and sizable purchases; perform pre‑bid and pre‑award meetings; evaluate bids on time, cost, terms, HSSE, and quality; prepare bid evaluations and obtain approvals.
• Monitor and report status of procurement and contract completion for team activities.
• Contract administration and supplier performance management: provide ongoing support of contract management plans and coordinate key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain on SAP implementation, developing/revising end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay process documentation for Woodfibre’s SAP environment.
• Lead interactions with key external stakeholders related to procurement and contract planning and activities.

Required Experience

Over 5 years of hands‑on experience in supply chain functions, including procurement, contract management, supply‑chain processes, systems, and procedures, and collaboration with external suppliers and contractors. Knowledge of the Canadian marketplace—especially British Columbia labor market, business practice, and local communities—is desirable. An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Accounting & Finance, or a professional certification is desirable. Experience in oil and gas projects or operational environments is considered a strong asset.

Additional Requirements

Experience working with large multidisciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (interacting from front‑line workers to management at all hierarchical levels), a commitment to task delivery and targets, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities within tight time frames are essential. Demonstrates accountability and teamwork, expertise with MS Office and SAP S4/HANA, motivation to own tasks, and a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement. A valid driver’s licence (with abstract) and passport are required. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This role will combine office and site‑based duties.

Salary range: CAD100,,000 /yr