Senior Procurement Specialist
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- Calgary, AB
- $104,100-138,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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We are WSPThe OpportunityBuild the Future with UsJoin WSP's Major Projects group within our Energy, Resources and Industry (ERI) sector and help deliver complex projects across Canada. Our team provides project management, project controls, construction management, and supply chain services to major mining, energy, industrial, and power projects-ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery regardless of location.As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role supporting client-based projects and may act as Lead Buyer on select major initiatives. This role can be based out of Calgary, AB or Montréal, QC, with flexible work options.Your Impact
- Lead procurement activities for large, complex client-based projects across the energy, industrial, and power sectors
- Develop bidders lists, prepare bid packages, issue RFPs, and manage bid evaluations and negotiations
- Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Responsible Engineers, and project teams to align procurement with delivery schedules
- Manage purchase orders, requisitions, change management, and contract close-out activities
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, expeditors, logistics, and quality teams to resolve issues and mitigate risk
- Communicate schedule impacts, delays, and risks clearly to project stakeholders
- Act as Lead Buyer on major projects and mentor junior and intermediate buyers
- Support resource planning, budget tracking, scope changes, and labour hour estimates at the project level
- Degree, diploma, or certificate in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 8-12 years of procurement experience on Energy, Power, or Industrial projects
- Experience working in an EPCM environment (asset)
- Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, workflows, and contract administration
- Proficiency in MS Office and Supply Chain Management systems
- Proven ability to manage complex procurement packages and fabricated equipment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
- Bilingual (English/French) preferred
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- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.Ready to Shape the Future?Discover what it's like to be part of a collaborative, people-first organization delivering impactful projects across Canada and beyond. Apply today and take the next step in your career with WSP.About Us: At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.Join us.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. Full details .Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details .