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Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction/Hydro)

Oshawa, ONPosted 1 weeks ago

Job Description

  • Requires a 4 year bachelor’s degree (or WES equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Applied Science, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or Law.
  • Requires a minimum 8 years’ experience in large construction or hydro procurement or supply chain management.
  • Demonstrated capability in category strategy, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, market and supplier assessments, and the ability to lead costreduction, supplier optimization, and valuecreation initiatives within large capital and construction environments.
  • Strong supplier performance management skills, leveraging KPIs, scorecards, SLAs, audits, and structured business reviews to drive continuous improvement and maintain delivery, quality, and compliance expectations.
  • Expertise across the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFX development, technical/ commercial bid evaluation, contract negotiation, award recommendation, and longterm supplier relationship management.
  • Deep technical understanding of manufacturer and contractor capabilities, including engineering design requirements, regulatory standards, fabrication and assembly practices, testing protocols, and installation workflows. Skilled in applying qualitymanagement systems and test/inspection requirements across electrical, electronic, mechanical, civil, and structural equipment to ensure reliable, compliant, and safe procurement outcomes.
  • Extensive experience executing complex, engineeringintensive procurements, including those with developmental designs, limited vendor availability, or unique technical/contractual conditions. Strong capability in production planning, quality assurance processes, cost estimating, and negotiating contract changes, claims, and extras to deliver optimal cost and performance results.
  • Proven crossfunctional leadership, collaborating effectively with engineering, operations, quality, construction management, and commercial teams. Adept at resolving challenging issues, preparing inspection procedures, navigating multidepartmental processes, and supporting hydro and construction projects through strategic procurement oversight.
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