HybridCombination of office and site work; Vancouver office, with visits to the Squamish project site as required.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
About the job
Requirements
At least 5 years of supply chain functional experience, or working knowledge of procurement and contracts systems, including work with external suppliers and contractors.
Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and procurement activity in the Canadian marketplace.
Previous exposure to oil and gas industry projects or operations is an asset.
Experience working with large multidisciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
Ability to communicate and interact with front-line workers through management and all hierarchical levels.
Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate commitment to delivering tasks and targets.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to undertake strategic planning and implementation.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
Ability to seek and demonstrate accountability within the team.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Expertise with computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
Motivation and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
Commitment to continuous improvement processes.
Willingness to share knowledge and encourage personal development.
Valid driver's license with abstract and a passport.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement and contracting activities in support of business needs by understanding internal needs and external markets, developing go-to-market recommendations, and executing commitments using established procedures and standard documents and forms.
Analyze potential suppliers according to company vendor qualification criteria and maintain records of approved, current, and potential suppliers by commodity or service.
Develop and lead formal requests for proposals for long-term commitments and sizable purchases; conduct pre-bid and pre-award meetings; analyze bids based on time constraints, cost, and quality assurance; prepare bid evaluations and seek appropriate award approvals.
Monitor and report procurement and contract completion status for activities of supported team members.
Support contract management plans and coordinate management of key performance indicators for supplier performance.
Lead interactions and manage deliverables with key external stakeholders related to procurement and contract planning and activities.
Provide procurement and contracting support to the Pre-Construction, Regulatory, HSSE, and Site Maintenance groups throughout the lifecycle, from planning and strategy through award and ongoing maintenance and renewals for materials and services.
Support indigenous engagement programs and act as an ambassador to the local supply community.
Desired Qualifications
A procurement or supply chain undergraduate degree and/or professional certification.
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.
Position
The Procurement Specialist is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. You will have direct responsibility for procurement and contracting support for the Pre-Construction, Regulatory, HSSE and Site Maintenance groups. You will be conducting full life-cycle procurement and contracting activities, from planning and strategy through to award and ongoing maintenance and renewals for both materials and services. You will further be a key liaison for Woodfibre LNG supporting various indigenous engagement programs and an ambassador for the company to the local supply community. The successful candidate reports directly to the Procurement & Contracts Manager and will be located at the Woodfibre LNG site near Squamish, British Columbia.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will:
· Lead all procurement and contracting activities in support of business needs - Understand internal needs, external market, develop go-to market recommendations and execute commitments using established procedures and standard documents/forms.
· Analyze suitability of potential suppliers in accordance with Company vendor qualification criteria. Maintain records of approved, current, and potential suppliers by commodity or service.
· Develop and lead formal Requests for Proposals for long-term commitments and sizable purchases. Performs pre-bid and pre-award meetings. Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost, and quality assurance. Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.
· Monitor and report on status of procurement and contract completion for activities of the team members you are supporting.
· Supplier Performance Management - On-going support of contract management plans and the coordination of managing key performance indicators.
· External Stakeholder Engagement – Lead interactions and manage deliverables with key external stakeholders related to procurement & contract planning and activities.
Requirements
Required Experience:
· +5 years of supply chain functional experience, or working knowledge of procurement & contracts systems, including working with external suppliers and contractors.
· Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and procurement activity in the Canadian marketplace.
· Procurement/supply chain Undergraduate degree and/or professional certification is desirable.
· Previous exposure to oil and gas industry projects/operations is an asset.
Additional Requirements:
· Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
· Communication/interpersonal skills – interacting with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.
· Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to be Innovative and vision-oriented with demonstrated ability to undertake strategic planning and implementation.
· Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
· Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
· Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office)
· Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
· Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
· Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
· A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
· This role will be a combination of office and site based.
The position is based in the Company’s Vancouver Office with visit to Squamish, BC (Project Site) as required