Procurement Specialist - 5 years of experience or more

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We’re seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist who has leadership skills. You must feel comfortable working in a consulting environment to meet the growing needs of our collaborators and clients.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Be constantly aware of project needs and the categories of goods and services required.
• Be aware of the availability and capacity of key industry suppliers.
• Meet with sales representatives and analyze market trends and indicators that may influence project costs and schedules for purchased goods and services.
• Develop project-specific procurement strategies (procurement plan).
• Provide leadership in the bidding process and in developing required documents.
• Develop the bidder list.
• Carry out pre-qualifications of suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare, assemble and issue tender documents.
• Manage and lead the addenda period.
• Manage the receipt, opening and analysis of proposals.
• Manage and lead the clarification period.
• Prepare and formulate purchasing recommendations.
• Prepare purchase orders and contracts and manage changes and revisions.
• Organize and lead meetings with successful bidders.
• Follow up with suppliers in a rigorous and documented manner.
• Follow up on the progress of procurement packages depending on the procurement strategy.
• Ensure compliance of assigned files.
• Work closely with engineering, cost controllers, planners and estimators.
• Help continually improve methods, tools, systems and procedures related to procurement, recovery and logistics.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Client-oriented
• Leadership
• Adaptable
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues
• Ability to learn on the fly
• Results-driven
• Business acumen (entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship)
• Action-oriented

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Advanced graduate diploma or certificate in supply chain management, DCS or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, DCS or bachelor’s degree in Administration
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a consulting engineering environment or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience in the heavy industry, mining and metals or energy sectors
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office Suite
• Asset: Bilingual (English and French)
• Asset: Experience in international project procurement
• Asset: Experience with logistics

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Access to a leadership program
• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• Access to an annual bonus program for all regular employees

About BBA
For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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