Supply Chain Management

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Senior Contracting & Procurement professional to oversee contracting strategies, manage EPC contracts, and lead sourcing activities for upstream and midstream energy projects in Calgary.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Finance to deliver safe, competitive supply chain solutions while maintaining governance and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Contracting & Procurement, SCM, or Commercial Management.
• Experience supporting major capital projects in energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record leading competitive tendering and negotiations.
• Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, CLM systems and procurement processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the contracting and procurement focal point for designated projects within the portfolio.
• Develop and implement project-specific contracting and procurement strategies.
• Lead sourcing for engineering services, equipment, fabrication scopes, and construction contracts.
• Develop ITT documentation, evaluation models, and award strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve competitive outcomes while managing project risks.
• Promote standardization, simplification, and best practices across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineering contractors, and governance bodies.
• Support project readiness through timely procurement of critical equipment and services.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Law

Tools

SAP

Ariba

CLM systems

Job description

The Supply Chain will support a portfolio of upstream and midstream energy projects, including greenfield and brownfield developments associated with gas processing facilities and other emerging capital project opportunities. The role is responsible for developing and implementing contracting strategies, managing engineering and procurement contracts, leading sourcing activities, and ensuring effective commercial stewardship throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Technical Authorities, Engineering & Procurement (EP) contractors, Category Management, Construction, HSSE, and Finance stakeholders to deliver safe, competitive, and reliable supply chain solutions. The position requires strong commercial acumen, contracting expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Procurement

• Serve as the Contracting & Procurement focal point for designated projects within the portfolio.
• Develop and implement project-specific contracting and procurement strategies aligned with organizational supply chain principles and project objectives.
• Lead sourcing activities for engineering services, equipment packages, fabrication scopes, and construction contracts.
• Develop ITT documentation, evaluation models, commercial recommendations, and award strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors to achieve competitive outcomes while appropriately managing project risks.
• Leverage enterprise agreements, category strategies, and preferred supplier relationships to maximize value delivery.
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities across the project portfolio.

Contract Management

• Manage a portfolio of engineering, procurement, and construction-related contracts from award through close-out.
• Support contract administration activities, including commercial correspondence, change management, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor contractor performance and support implementation of improvement plans where required.
• Ensure contract management activities comply with corporate governance requirements and established contract management standards.
• Maintain appropriate commercial documentation, registers, and audit trails.
• Support management of warranties, supplier obligations, and post-award deliverables.
• Support the preparation of contracting strategy submissions and governance materials for supply chain review boards and approval bodies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and engineering contractors to identify contracting and procurement risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support project readiness activities through timely procurement of critical equipment and services.
• Promote standardization, simplification, and best practices across the project portfolio.
• Facilitate collaboration between project teams, category management, engineering, drilling/completions, and construction functions.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable timely decision-making and successful project execution.
• Engage suppliers, contractors, and engineering partners to ensure alignment on commercial expectations and project objectives.
• Support integration of contractor and engineering procurement activities with corporate supply chain requirements and governance expectations.
• Influence stakeholders to resolve commercial issues efficiently while maintaining project schedule and cost objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Contracting & Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or Commercial Management.
• Experience supporting major capital projects within the energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive tendering processes and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Contract Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Construction Contracting
• Procurement Governance
• Experience managing both reimbursable and lump-sum contracts.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, and procurement processes is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong business partnering capability with the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to balance commercial objectives with project delivery requirements.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and realizing value through sourcing strategies, negotiations, and contract management.
• Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and managing competing priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on simplification, standardization, and operational efficiency.

Location

• Minimum of 3 days per week in the client's downtown Calgary office.