Procurement Manager, Major Projects

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director, Governance & Corporate Compliance, this position is responsible to provide oversight and lead a team of skilled resources to manage procurement workload for the acquisition of goods and services to support out major projects team and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures. This position will also participate in the design and implementation of procurement strategies for several capital projects with significant values.

Responsibilities

Leadership: Provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of procurement practices as they relate to major projects. Provide leadership and oversight to staff in the provision of procurement services to meet operational requirements.

Management of a Team: This person will be able to optimize resources, allocate, prioritize and distribute work to meet organizational demands and service level commitments with tight deadlines. Participate in selecting, orientating and training new employees. Provide coaching to support performance, quality of work, and ongoing training and development of staff; manage attendance, identify performance issues and collaborate with others regarding disciplinary matters.

Execute Objectives: Develop and execute annual objectives, deliverables, and work plans as they relate to procurement processes within major projects. Collaborate with stakeholders in developing and implementing the strategy regarding selection of procurement project delivery models (i.e. Design Build, EPC, EPCM, etc.).

Manage Budgets: Manage (justify, prepare, monitor, adjust and report on) O&M and assigned capital project/program related budgets and costs as they relate to procurement within the context of major projects.

Substantive and Technical Knowledge: Provide process and quality oversight to ensure compliance with work and industry standards, and applicable metrics and service level agreements. Review contracts to validate the appropriate terms and conditions are included to mitigate risk. Technical excellence in business processes as they relate to procurement and supply chain management.Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a recognized program or a SCMP designation or a Professional equivalent, plus a minimum of 5 years related experience in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience in procurement related to major projects and with a variety of project delivery models will be considered.  

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Procurement and Supply Chain management, work methods and procedures
• Knowledge of Company policies, standards and procedures
• Knowledge of SAP and computer and MS Office systems
• Knowledge of human resource policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Logistics and Transportation Management
• Demonstrated strong analytical and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide leadership to staff
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and demanding work schedules
• Demonstrated ability to apply conflict resolution skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Efficiency, attention to detail, sound judgment, strong organizational and teamwork skills, along with a positive attitude are essential attributes for success.