Procurement & Holdback Release Specialist

Oil Authority; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Stakeholder management

Deliver results

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree in SCM

SCM designation

Job description

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.