Strategic Procurement Lead — Capital Projects

TRS Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions in Vancouver is seeking a Project Commercial Services/Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contracting for large-scale capital projects in the natural resources sector.

The role oversees end-to-end procurement of services, develops contracting strategies, issues tender documents, negotiates terms, and manages contract changes, with occasional travel to project sites across BC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracting, and commercial processes.
• 7–10 years of procurement, contracts, or commercial experience in projects or industrial environments.
• Exposure to capital projects, construction, or mining environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement of services including engineering, consulting, and site support.
• Develop and execute contracting strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Prepare and issue tender documentation, manage bid evaluations, and support award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and draft service agreements and contract documents.
• Manage contract variations, extensions, and change orders through to completion.
• Review supplier invoices against contract terms and support payment processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs and improve commercial outcomes.
• Support logistics, equipment, and operational service agreements as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Relationship management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions in Vancouver is seeking a Project Commercial Services/Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contracting for large-scale capital projects in the natural resources sector.

The role oversees end-to-end procurement of services, develops contracting strategies, issues tender documents, negotiates terms, and manages contract changes, with occasional travel to project sites across BC.