Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Join WSP's Major Projects group within the ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supporting clients from coast to coast. This group provides project management, project controls, construction management and supply chain services to our major projects in the mining, energy, industrial and power markets across the country. The team ensures consistent project delivery for all clients regardless of project location or market.

Overview

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to be part of our team. The role is responsible for purchasing functions on assigned client‑based project(s). As a senior member of the team, you may also be needed to work as lead on select major projects. This position can be located out of our Calgary, AB or Montreal, QC offices.

What you can expect to do here

• Strong understanding of procurement procedures / workflows and applying them to client‑specific and / or project requirements.
• Responsible for tasks varying in nature and urgency, such as :
• Project bidders list development.
• Bid package preparation.
• Issue RFPs.
• Bid opening and evaluation.
• Negotiation and clarifications.
• Issuing PO / Preqs.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Responsible Engineers.
• Work with Team Lead to manage and coordinate the projects purchasing needs.
• Work directly with expeditors, SQS Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator as needed; communicate delays and schedule conflicts with Project Team.
• Collaborate with key working relationships such as Client procurement representatives and vendors to ensure all procurement activities regarding PO’s have been addressed and covered.
• Proactively manage PO change management process.
• Closeout PO’s once all contractual and procedural requirements have been met.
• Manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided to relevant parties when schedule conflicts arise.
• Administer and electronically distribute specified reports to Clients and / or engineering staff members.
• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner.
• Typically responsible for large, complex packages and fabricated equipment and modules.
• May be assigned as Lead Buyer on a major project.
• Mentor junior and intermediate buyers.
• Resource planning for project, tracking of budgets, change management due to scope changes and preparing labor hour estimates at project level.

What you’ll bring to WSP

Why Choose WSP

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members worldwide. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

Health & Safety

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Employment Equity

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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