Strategic Procurement Lead – Major Energy Project

Trans Mountain; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Indigenous engagement

Job summary

Trans Mountain invites an experienced procurement professional to join Pacific Link as Senior Purchasing Specialist (Contract). You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical project materials, manage supplier performance and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Construction to meet schedules.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in a related field, 12+ years in supply chain, and strong negotiation, governance and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or related discipline.
• SCMP designation, or progress toward designation, is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, procurement or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing events and managing purchase orders for long‑lead equipment, materials, fabrication, or assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies and plans for equipment, materials, fabrication and assembly packages.
• Coordinate bidder communications and technical, quality, schedule and commercial evaluations.
• Draft, negotiate and finalize purchase orders, amendments and related commercial documentation.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor production, documentation, quality and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate across project and business functions to align purchasing activities and secure inputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

SCMP designation (asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement systems

Contract management

Document management

Supplier performance systems

Job description

Trans Mountain invites an experienced procurement professional to join Pacific Link as Senior Purchasing Specialist (Contract). You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical project materials, manage supplier performance and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Construction to meet schedules.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in a related field, 12+ years in supply chain, and strong negotiation, governance and ERP experience.