Procurement Specialist

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 Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join our Team in Calgary.

About the role

• Develop purchasing strategies and plans to achieve overall best value supply of materials, equipment and services in co-ordination with the Engineering team.
• Management of the formation process for procurement packages assigned to you, including pre-qualification, tendering, clarification, evaluation, negotiations, and developing recommendations for award.
• Support progress updates in the procurement cycle for your assigned packages to drive delivery in support of the project schedule.
• Administration of awarded purchase contracts, including management of changes, invoicing, and closeout.
• Chair package meetings with suppliers, functional team members, and clients to support project delivery.
• Use and maintain project systems for all purchasing activities.
• Work closely with project functional team members, including Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Contracts, Expediting, and Project Management.

About you

• Degree or diploma level qualification in relevant field is desirable and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of Procurement experience, preferably in consulting engineering or within a project environment.
• Experience with EPC/ EPCM Procurement and associated systems for purchasing and package administration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mining project experience an asset.
• The ability to meet the challenge of tight deadlines and providing exceptional services to our clients is a must.
• Exceptional negotiating and networking skills would be a definite asset.
• A proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of major size and scale.

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, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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