Senior Project Buyer
Contract Length : 12 Months
Work Type : Hybrid
Location : Calgary or Edmonton, AB
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Buyer
to support a large portfolio of capital expansion projects focused on electrical infrastructure and energy-related initiatives. This role is responsible for leading complex procurement activities, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with procurement and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to project teams, helping secure critical materials and services, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting the successful execution of major capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead sourcing activities for complex, high-value, and long-lead electrical equipment, as well as service contracts supporting major capital projects.
Assess market conditions and identify opportunities for early supplier engagement to secure capacity and support project schedules.
Partner with Supply Chain Management, Category Management, and Project teams to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies.
Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFX development, bid solicitation, bid evaluation, technical and commercial clarifications, negotiations, and contract execution.
Develop procurement plans and provide regular forecasting, reporting, and status updates to project stakeholders.
Identify procurement-related risks and contribute to project risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with governance, quality, legal, expediting, and other supply chain functions to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supply chain governance standards, and organizational requirements.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance and contractual commitments.
Provide commercial guidance regarding contract terms, conditions, and deviations, and support the development of alternative commercial solutions when required.
Qualifications
Required
University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
Demonstrated experience procuring complex electrical equipment for large-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
Proven experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
In-depth knowledge of RFx processes, contract development, and contract management practices.
Ability to independently manage supplier relationships and supplier performance.
Experience using ERP systems for purchase order creation, preferably Oracle R12 or Oracle Cloud.
Preferred
10+ years of procurement experience within the power, electrical transmission, liquids, or natural gas industries.
Postgraduate degree or MBA.
Professional designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or an equivalent certification.
Working Conditions
Hybrid office environment.
Minimal travel required.
Core Competencies
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Contract Negotiation & Administration
Supplier Relationship Management
Commercial Acumen
Risk Management & Mitigation
Stakeholder Collaboration
Project Procurement Planning
Supply Chain Governance & Compliance
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Forecasting, Reporting & Performance Tracking
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
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