Procurement manager Jobs in Calgary, AB

What Vista Does Vista Projects is an integrated engineering firm who has been solving complex challenges in the energy industry since 1985.

We are innovators at our core.

We continually find better, smarter ways to design and deliver oil and gas projects, and we are proud to be contributing on some of the most exciting low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments in the North America.

For our people, that means meaningful, varied work and a real chance to shape how modern engineering gets done.

We are innovators in the energy industry.

We actively find ways to improve how oil and gas projects are designed and delivered, and we are contributing to some remarkable low-carbon and synthetic fuel developments; including electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects.

We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.

Why We Do It The world needs energy, and better engineering makes the projects that deliver it safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

Our multi-discipline teams have designed some of the most challenging and successful projects in the North American energy sector, from early-stage studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.

We take pride in doing that work well, and just as much pride in continuously improving how we do it.

What You Would Do in This Role The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for planning and performing procurement activities to ensure the timely purchase of materials, services and equipment to meet project requirements.

Duties include: Working within a project team environment, potentially on multiple projects Enforcing timely and cost-effective procurement while adhering to client requirements and proper procurement practices Developing and maintaining status reports Developing procurement plan and strategy documents Reviewing and evaluating standard procurement documents including bid lists, requests for quotation / proposal and commercial bid evaluations Overseeing the purchase of complex engineered equipment and services as well as electrical, instrumentation, structural steel and piping commodity materials Overseeing the negotiation of commercial terms including but not limited to progress payments and terms and conditions Attending status meetings with clients, project management and suppliers Developing man-hour estimates, resource plans, schedules and relevant procurement procedures Periodically reviewing departmental processes, procedures and standards, identifying areas of improvement, deficiencies and taking the necessary corrective action to maintain quality Planning, scheduling and managing responsibilities, objectives and project milestones for the team Managing the performance of the team, including mentoring and coaching direct reports Providing input to, and participating in, Human Resources activities, including recruitment, terminations, and discipline Performing other duties as requested Requirements More than ten (10) years of procurement experience with a minimum of six years of procurement experience, at a supervisory level, in an engineering, procurement, construction environment Demonstrated Advanced Negotiating Experience Post-secondary certification or equivalent experience Excellent organizational and communication skills Problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to adapt in a changing environment Ability to work without supervision Strong computer processing skills; competency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Focus on quality with an acute attention to detail Strong communication and influencing skills Preferred Only candidates located in Canada will be considered and this position is not eligible for relocation accommodation Why People Like Vista We do not just say we're a great place to work, our people do.

Vista has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, a Best Workplace for Mental Health, and a Best Workplace for Women.

These awards are earned through confidential surveys completed by our own team, so they reflect how people here actually feel and not just how we choose to describe ourselves.

What our people value most is how we work together.

You will join experienced leaders and mentors who are genuinely invested in your growth, in teams built around collaboration rather than silos.

We hire capable people, trust them to do their best work, and treat them as people rather than employee numbers.

We are proud of the culture this creates, and we work hard to protect it as we grow.

Vista is also a place for people who like to make this better.

If you are energized by innovating, by questioning how things are done and by helping vista continuously improve, you will be in good company.

We back that work with strong, modern project systems run by people who know how to get the most from them, but it is our people, not our tools, that make Vista what it is.

What We Offer An opportunity with Vista is more than a job.

It is the chance to do challenging meaningful work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who want to see you succeed.

Vista offers all employees A challenging and rewarding work environment where you will contribute to meaningful projects across the energy industry Talented, collaborative colleagues who are invested in one another's success The chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, where your ideas are heard and innovation is part of how we actually work, not just something we say.

A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program Company-sponsored social events and team sports Half-day Fridays and free parking An organization that values and encourages diversity How to Apply Please complete the application form below and include a cover letter concisely demonstrating how your skills and experience align with our job posting. By submitting this application, you consent to our Privacy Policy , and you consent to receive transactional electronic messages from Vista and third parties acting on our behalf.

Note: As part of the interview process there will be a technical testing component that will take up to two hours and can be completed at home on your own timeline.

Candidates may be required to complete a security clearance procedure prior to receiving an offer.

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