Procurement Specialist

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients. Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels. BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills. BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations. To find out more about BBA, follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our talent acquisition specialists. **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 10 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 Bilingual (English and French) **Asset**: Experience in international project procurement **Asset**: Experience with logistics At BBA, you get many benefits Participation in innovation projects A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge Custom training and development plans Access to a leadership program Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting Generous pension and insurance plan