Procurement Manager

If you’re like us, you don’t have much time for the way things are.

Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 26 offices in 14 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We are currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic** Project Procurement Manager** to be based in either **Toronto**or the** Burlington** office. If you’re the right person for the job, we are open to discussing you being located in another office location.

**About the role**
- Leading a team in all purchasing activities to award and administer the necessary agreements for the purchase of equipment and materials, including:

- Assessing markets and potential suppliers in the development of sourcing plans and bid lists.
- Preparing RFP packages and managing the bidding, evaluation, and award (BEA) process.
- Leading negotiations on terms and conditions with suppliers, including coordination with internal and client commercial and/or legal groups, where required.
- Managing the supplier payment process, including progress verification.
- Overseeing change and claim management.
- Expediting supplier progress in fabrication and delivery of all goods, as well as document and data deliverables, to ensure that delivery milestones are maintained in support of project schedules.
- Coordinating supplier quality surveillance activities, including shop inspections and testing, to ensure that contractual requirements for technical specifications and performance are met.
- Working with project logistics personnel in developing and implementing a logistics strategy, including working with freight forwarders and verifying supplier adherence to packing and shipping requirements.
- Managing project procurement staffing requirements and performance to ensure that project objectives are met.
- Supporting project reporting requirements on procurement status and costs.

**About you**
- 15+ years of experience in the EPCM environment in the mining and construction industry.
- Works well in fast-paced environments with strong problem-solving skills and a drive for task completion.
- A ‘team player’ who is collaborative and works to achieve consensus to remove obstacles and focus on forward progress.
- Detail oriented and an appreciation for structure, organization, and process in the work they do.
- Knowledge and experience in all facets of the procurement process and familiarity with bidding laws. Procurement and supply chain certifications are considered an asset.
- Experience in negotiation of contract terms and conditions, including facilitation of negotiations among legal parties.
- Experience in managing project teams of 5 or greater.
- Major capital project experience ($1 billion +) is considered an asset.
- Experience with Hexagon Intergraph Smart Materials is considered a strong asset.

**Why Ausenco?**

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:
Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Work Life Balance - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life

Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experienc