Large general contractor is seeking experienced Procurement Manager with 8+ years of experience to focus on major Design Build ICI projects ($150m+). You have a proven track record for meeting scope requirements and milestones.

If you are interested in mentoring a team of professionals, there are roles in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON or Halifax, NS offices.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and control activities related to procurement by implementing procurement strategies and forecasting procurement needs
• Administrative management of equipment procurement process, general communications, reporting, document control and formal compliance
• Perform periodic market trend analysis in the specific categories; analyzing supplier base, industry changes, etc.
• Support supplier relationship and performance programs with key suppliers.
• Provide management, instruction and follow-up in support of operations teams RFP/bid, contracting and operational processes. Proactive management of internal and external customer expectations.
• Establish relationships with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes and are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.
• Participate and provide leadership to Preferred Supplier performance review meetings.

Education & Experience:

• Proven supply chain management and procurement experience, dealing with both small and large value contracts
• Property/facility management procurement experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and support in the development of negotiation strategies for large and complex projects and contracts.
• Ability to understand complex and abstract concepts (legal, technical and/or commercial) and being able to present the information in an informative and simplified manner; such that key decisions can be made quickly and objectively.
• Self-motivated and able to perform the role with minimal supervision; takes ownership and demonstrates sense of urgency while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.

Benefits:

Unique career opportunity within a progressive environment with continuous learning and opportunity for growth, as well as a competitive compensation package.

An equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.