Senior Rail Procurement & Contracts Lead

SYSTRA Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada, a member of the SYSTRA group, seeks a Procurement Lead to partner with the Project team on all procurement and purchasing matters, maintaining an up-to-date Procurement Plan and ensuring compliance with procedures.

The role involves leading major procurement activities, aligning with the Execution Phase Strategy for domestic and international supply chains, and delivering value for money while meeting project timelines.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ relevant procurement experience with at least 2 years’ experience in leading procurement teams for major capital design and construction projects.
• Rail transit experience is an asset.
• Experience with government procurement of capital projects.
• Knowledge of technical specifications as required for individual contracts.

Responsibilities

• Execute the procurement activities in accordance with the Procurement Plan and maintain an up-to-date Procurement Plan.
• Contribute to the Execution Phase Procurement Strategy for major items and supply chain development.
• Set a procurement schedule outlining activities and priorities.
• Establish a suite of template vendor compliance, tender and contract documents.
• Initiate, develop, interpret, tender, evaluate, negotiate and issue contracts.
• Negotiate contracts for supplying commodities, capital equipment, services and supplies.
• Establish tools to ensure value for money and alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Contribute to procedures and standards for project procurement and integrate company practices.
• Audit compliance to established procurement procedures and standards.
• Issue documentation to pre-qualified bidders of tender.
• Analyze and administer contractual documents for completeness and accuracy to achieve value for money.
• Participate in working groups and project meetings and report on procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Rail transit experience

Contract negotiation

Procurement planning

Education

PMAC or equivalent certification

Job description

SYSTRA Canada, a member of the SYSTRA group, seeks a Procurement Lead to partner with the Project team on all procurement and purchasing matters, maintaining an up-to-date Procurement Plan and ensuring compliance with procedures.

The role involves leading major procurement activities, aligning with the Execution Phase Strategy for domestic and international supply chains, and delivering value for money while meeting project timelines.