Procurement Manager

Job Description:

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the procurement of construction materials based on specific work packages for large-scale mining construction projects. This role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials that meet quality and compliance standards, contributing to the successful completion of project phases on schedule.

Working Place:

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Department :

JDS Project Execution

Package Details :

Responsibilities

Procurement Planning

• Collaborate with project and engineering teams to understand material requirements based on specific work packages.
• Develop and maintain a detailed procurement plan, aligning material purchases with project schedules and milestones.

Sourcing and Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers who meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements, ensuring adherence to company standards and project specifications.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and managing contracts to ensure compliance with scope and project timelines.
• Conduct periodic supplier evaluations to ensure continued compliance with quality standards and address any performance issues.
• Coordinate with Regional Development staff to ensure maximum benefit for Indigenous groups and other impacted communities.

Purchase Order Management

• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on approved work packages, coordinating with finance for budgetary alignment and approvals.
• Monitor order status, expedite orders when necessary, and manage any issues related to delivery delays or discrepancies.
• Work with logistics to coordinate transportation, storage, and handling of materials on-site, ensuring alignment with project schedules.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, delivery notes, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations within the mining and construction industries.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement status, budget tracking, and supplier performance to inform project management and stakeholders.
• Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Compensation is based on actual hours worked.
• Office Based; 8-hour days, 5 days per week.

Compensation

• Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.
• Compensation is based on actual hours worked.

Work Schedule

• Office Based; 8-hour days, 5 days per week.
• Potential for 10-hour days during brief periods of high workload.

Qualifications/Experience/Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement within construction, mining, or heavy industry projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor negotiation, and inventory management within a construction environment.
• Proficient in procurement software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within Procurement enterprise systems an asset (SAP, SmartPlant, or similar).
• Timely delivery of materials aligned with project schedules and work package requirements.
• Cost-effectiveness and budget compliance in procurement activities.
• Supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery rates and quality compliance.
• Inventory accuracy and minimized material shortages or delays.
• Compliance with procurement documentation and audit standards.
• Motivated to be part of a high performing teams focused on driving maximum resource development value for our internal and external clients.
• Willing to participate in and take responsibility for project performance and motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
• Experienced and comfortable in demanding, client-facing and contractor-facing roles.
• Open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
• Flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and corporate/office settings.
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.

Core Competencies

• Timely delivery of materials aligned with project schedules and work package requirements.
• Cost-effectiveness and budget compliance in procurement activities.
• Supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery rates and quality compliance.
• Inventory accuracy and minimized material shortages or delays.
• Compliance with procurement documentation and audit standards.
• Motivated to be part of a high performing teams focused on driving maximum resource development value for our internal and external clients.
• Willing to participate in and take responsibility for project performance and motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
• Experienced and comfortable in demanding, client-facing and contractor-facing roles.
• Open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
• Flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and corporate/office settings.
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.

Character

• Motivated to be part of a high performing teams focused on driving maximum resource development value for our internal and external clients.
• Willing to participate in and take responsibility for project performance and motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
• Experienced and comfortable in demanding, client-facing and contractor-facing roles.
• Open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
• Flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and corporate/office settings.
• Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.