Project Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Procurement Manager for our Procurement and Contract Management team. Reporting to the Director, Project Procurement and Subcontracts Management, the Project Procurement Manager supports projects from the proposal stage to the contract close in order to ensure proper risk assessment, contract flow-down, special T&Cs, supplier identification, RFx process, guaranties management, negotiations, contract administration, change and claim management, supplier monitoring and contract close-out.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Manage a team of Procurement Specialists
• Responsible for compliance to the Procurement and Contract Management policies and procedures
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the procurement process requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, purchase order management, contract administration and contract close outs.
• Manage, and be accountable for, the overall performance and compliance of supplier(s)
• Ensure supplier requirements are executed achieving favourable conditions and consistency with technical, contractual requirements, cost and performance (quality and delivery) requirements
• Engage and communicate efficiently with internal Stakeholders
• Generate/review RFQs, ensuring bid and project requirements are captured
• Create accurate procurement estimates, covering labour, and material to the proposal team
• Negotiation of supplier contracts, including appropriate customer flow down, to support Project budget constraints and achieve timely performance whilst minimising risks and maximising opportunities
• Review and monitor supplier financial stability, identify risk areas prior to engagement and recognise trigger points where further analysis would be required
• Prepare and manage project audits on the procurement procedures

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related education
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager or Head of Procurement
• Fluent in both French and English
• Experience of contract reviews and understanding of commercial clauses
• Experience in claim management
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Aptitude in decision-making
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of Oracle is an asset

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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Administrative Maintenance and Technicians