Supply Chain Manager

3 Step Recruitment Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18-month contract

Potential permanent opportunity

Office-based in Edmonton

Job summary

3 Step Recruitment Inc. is conducting a search for a senior Supply Chain/Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and international procurement from our Edmonton operations.

This on-site, 18-month contract role demands extensive experience in engineering, fabrication or industrial projects. The role requires strong commercial judgment, ability to manage costs and risks, and leadership of procurement teams across equipment, materials and subcontracted services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement or supply chain experience, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in oil and gas, EPC, industrial engineering, fabrication, construction or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated international sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, supplier contracts and subcontractor management.
• Experience purchasing engineered equipment, industrial materials and fabrication-related products or services.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities for equipment, materials and subcontracted services.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to improve cost efficiency, quality and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate and establish relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support the expansion of overseas sourcing and procurement capabilities.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, commercial terms and subcontractor contracts.
• Manage supplier prequalification, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication and project management teams to meet project schedules and requirements.
• Oversee procurement planning, expediting and supplier delivery performance.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining required quality standards.
• Monitor market conditions, supply chain disruptions and international sourcing risks.
• Resolve supplier disputes, contractual issues and delivery challenges.
• Lead, mentor and support procurement personnel, fostering a collaborative and accountable working environment.
• For candidates pursuing the broader Supply Chain Manager position, oversee materials management, inventory, warehousing and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with established quality management systems.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

International sourcing

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Manager

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Compensation: $80-$110 per hour

Employment Type: 18-Month Contract, Potential for Permanent Employment

Work Arrangement: Full-Time, On-Site

Start Date: Immediate

About The Company

Our client is an established Canadian engineering, manufacturing and construction organization specializing in the design and fabrication of complex energy processing facilities. With a strong international presence, the company delivers customized industrial equipment, modular processing systems and complete energy infrastructure solutions for clients worldwide. As the organization expands its global sourcing capabilities and prepares for a number of upcoming projects, it is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager or Procurement Manager to join its Edmonton operations.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across procurement, international sourcing, supplier management and subcontracting activities. The company is open to experienced Supply Chain Managers with responsibility for procurement, logistics, inventory and materials management, as well as Procurement Managers whose expertise is primarily focused on strategic sourcing, purchasing and supplier relationships. This is a senior leadership opportunity requiring strong commercial judgment, international procurement experience and the ability to manage costs, quality, schedules and supply chain risks within an engineering and fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities for equipment, materials and subcontracted services.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that improve cost efficiency, quality and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate and establish relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support the expansion of overseas sourcing and procurement capabilities.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, commercial terms and subcontractor contracts.
• Manage supplier prequalification, performance evaluation and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with engineering, fabrication and project management teams to meet project schedules and requirements.
• Oversee procurement planning, expediting and supplier delivery performance.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining required quality standards.
• Monitor market conditions, supply chain disruptions and international sourcing risks.
• Resolve supplier disputes, contractual issues and delivery challenges.
• Lead, mentor and support procurement personnel, fostering a collaborative and accountable working environment.
• For candidates pursuing the broader Supply Chain Manager position, oversee materials management, inventory, warehousing and logistics functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with established quality management systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant procurement, supply chain or materials management experience, preferably including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience in oil and gas, EPC, industrial engineering, fabrication, construction or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated international sourcing and procurement experience, including overseas suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, supplier contracts and subcontractor management.
• Experience purchasing engineered equipment, industrial materials and fabrication-related products or services.
• Understanding of project procurement schedules, supplier expediting, cost control and risk management.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment.
• Post-secondary education in business, finance, supply chain management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Assets

• Experience sourcing materials directly from steel mills or international steel suppliers.
• Experience with modular fabrication, engineered-to-order equipment or large industrial projects.
• Supply chain or procurement professional certification.
• Experience developing procurement processes and international supplier networks.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Leadership Profile

Our client is seeking a confident, approachable and commercially astute leader who can build strong relationships across the organization and with external suppliers. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with practical execution, demonstrates sound judgment under pressure and takes a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to leadership.

Compensation And Opportunity

• $80-$110 per hour, depending on experience.
• Initial 18-month contract.
• Potential opportunity for permanent employment.
• Full-time, office-based position in Edmonton.
• Opportunity to lead procurement and supply chain activities supporting international industrial projects.

Disclosure

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. 3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.