Procurement Manager

If you’re like us, you don’t have much time for the way things are.

Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We are currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Project Procurement Manager to be based in either Toronto or the Burlington office. If you’re the right person for the job, we are open to discussing you being located in another office location.

About The Role

• Leading a team in all purchasing activities to award and administer the necessary agreements for the purchase of equipment and materials, including:
• Assessing markets and potential suppliers in the development of sourcing plans and bid lists.
• Preparing RFP packages and managing the bidding, evaluation, and award (BEA) process.
• Leading negotiations on terms and conditions with suppliers, including coordination with internal and client commercial and/or legal groups, where required.
• Managing the supplier payment process, including progress verification.
• Overseeing change and claim management.
• Expediting supplier progress in fabrication and delivery of all goods, as well as document and data deliverables, to ensure that delivery milestones are maintained in support of project schedules.
• Coordinating supplier quality surveillance activities, including shop inspections and testing, to ensure that contractual requirements for technical specifications and performance are met.
• Working with project logistics personnel in developing and implementing a logistics strategy, including working with freight forwarders and verifying supplier adherence to packing and shipping requirements.
• Managing project procurement staffing requirements and performance to ensure that project objectives are met.
• Supporting project reporting requirements on procurement status and costs.
  
  

About You

• 15+ years of experience in the EPCM environment in the mining and construction industry.
• Works well in fast-paced environments with strong problem-solving skills and a drive for task completion.
• A ‘team player’ who is collaborative and works to achieve consensus to remove obstacles and focus on forward progress.
• Detail oriented and an appreciation for structure, organization, and process in the work they do.
• Knowledge and experience in all facets of the procurement process and familiarity with bidding laws. Procurement and supply chain certifications are considered an asset.
• Experience in negotiation of contract terms and conditions, including facilitation of negotiations among legal parties.
• Experience in managing project teams of 5 or greater.
• Major capital project experience ($1 billion +) is considered an asset.
• Experience with Hexagon Intergraph Smart Materials is considered a strong asset.
  
  

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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