Procurement Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage - 18 Months)

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Procurement Coordinator, based in Leduc, supports both the Director of Corporate Procurement and the Director of Western Utility during a 18 month maternity leave term. In this role, the Procurement Coordinator will oversee complex sourcing and Procure to Pay activities, including bidding, negotiations, contract administration, supplier management, and logistics across the Utilities business. The position also drives compliance, stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and regional support to ensure procurement strategies and project requirements are executed effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Sourcing & Procurement - Lead end to end sourcing activities for the Utilities business, including bidder identification, bid administration, proposal evaluation, and awarding of Purchase Orders and Agreements.
• Contracting & Negotiation - Negotiate commercial and contractual terms, establish Framework/Partnership/Blanket Agreements, and support resolution of supplier disputes to secure value driven outcomes.
• Supplier & Delivery Management - Conduct supplier prequalification, manage logistics, and expedite commitments across multiple regions to meet delivery timelines and prevent delays.
• Policy Compliance & Process Optimization - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, support automation of procurement processes, and maintain accurate documentation throughout the Procure to Pay cycle.
• Performance Monitoring - Perform benchmarking studies, track procurement KPIs and SLAs, and provide regular progress updates to leadership on assigned tasks and initiatives.
• Stakeholder & Regional Support - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross regional teams, providing on site support as needed to advance project deliverables, including additional related duties that support overall organizational objectives.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Utilities or Construction industry, with some experience in Project Management
• Preferably a technical degree with certification in procurement
• Strong knowledge of North American Markets, Manufactures, Distributors, Suppliers and Regulations. Global market knowledge will be an asset, especially international outsourcing.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective, collaborative supplier relationships
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, comfortable managing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy
• Proven performance in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while maintaining efficiency and focus
• Customer‑focused mindset with a demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations
• Ability to implement systems/processes to ensure quick turnaround times of Purchase Order issuance and Invoice processing
• Valid Driver's License; willing and able to travel to site, as required
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ERP systems, ideally, JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
• This position is currently based in office in Leduc, AB. Please note the office is scheduled to relocate to Acheson, AB by year-end.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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