Buyer/Holdback Release Analyst

Oil Authority; United States; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

TC Energy is seeking a buyer/holdback release analyst to join our Procurement & Expediting team. The role oversees the procurement of materials by commodity and the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFx development, evaluations, and supplier negotiations.

It also administers holdbacks across construction-related contracts. The successful candidate should be organized, analytical, and comfortable with detailed documentation, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment.
• Combination of education and relevant practical experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Procure materials by assigned commodity, with varying levels of complexity
• Conduct commercial evaluations of quotes and negotiate with suppliers
• Develop, issue, and manage RFx
• Single point of contact (SPOC) for purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Liaise with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Project teams, Legal, Risk, Accounts Payable) as required
• Understand standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
• Maintain SAP records with relevant information
• Support holdback process and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain holdback and release checklists reflecting lien legislation across US states and Canadian provinces
• Coordinate with senior team and legal to confirm holdback requirements and jurisdiction-specific legislation

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Stakeholder management

Deliver results

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

University degree in SCM

SCM designation

Descripción del empleo

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

The Opportunity

TC Energy is looking to add a buyer/holdback release analyst to our Procurement & Expediting team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Material Procurement & Expediting, the successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of materials by assigned commodity, managing the full sourcing lifecycle including RFx development, commercial evaluations, and supplier negotiations. In addition, they will support the administration of holdbacks across construction-related contracts.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with detailed documentation, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role is well suited to a procurement professional who is developing subject matter expertise in construction payment processes and lien legislation.

What you'll do

• Procure materials by assigned commodity, with varying levels of complexity
• Conduct commercial evaluations of quotes and use analysis in negotiations with suppliers
• Develop, issue, and manage RFx
• Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Liaise with suppliers and collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Engineering, Project teams, Legal, Risk, Project Controllers, Accounts Payable etc.) as required
• Understand standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
• Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
• Support the contractor holdback process by following established procedures and identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency
• Maintain holdback and release checklists that reflect applicable lien legislation across US states and Canadian provinces
• Coordinate with senior team members and, as required, legal counsel to confirm holdback requirements and jurisdiction-specific legislation

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment
• A combination of education and relevant practical experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Proven experience in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals
• Team player, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills.
• University degree and a designation in a Supply Chain Management program

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.