Procurement Professional

Procurement Specialist

Location:  Burnaby, BC  (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a  Procurement Specialist for their Burnaby  location.

Overview:

This resource will be leading procurement and sourcing on behalf of business units across BC.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews purchase requisitions (PRs) and determines appropriate sourcing strategy (e.g., secondary sourcing).
• Collaborates with Project Managers and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and commercial approach.
• Ensures alignment with category strategies and procurement policies.
• Develops and issues RFQ documentation, including:
  • Scope of work
  • Commercial terms
  • Evaluation criteria
• Initiates and manages sourcing events (email, SharePoint, or sourcing platforms).
• Coordinates bidder communications and clarifications.
• Ensures fairness, transparency, and auditability of the sourcing process.
• Leads commercial evaluation and compliance review of submissions.
• Coordinates technical evaluations with project teams and Supply Chain.
• Consolidates bid data and performs comparative analysis.
• Identifies preferred proponent and documents rationale.
• Prepares evaluation reports and award recommendations.
• Communicates sourcing outcomes to vendors, including regret notifications and debriefs.
• Ensures completion of required documentation:
• FNDB: FNPAF documentation and Master OA alignment
• Non-FNDB: Justification and approval documentation as required
• Supports contract execution and ensures proper documentation sign-off.
• Facilitates PO creation (SAP) under Master OAs or standalone arrangements.
• Ensures compliance with financial authority approval processes (e.g., FAAP).
• Coordinates issuance of PO and transition to project execution.

Experience:
 

• An undergraduate degree in an engineering or business-related subject (or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience).
• 5 years of procurement and sourcing experience in progressively mid-level to senior roles(or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate challenging supply chain dynamics, overcome logistical and operational hurdles, and optimize performance amid supply chain constraints including determining the optimal risk allocation; the preparation of procurement and contract documents; leading evaluation; leading contractor/supplier negotiations; and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and Category Management principles.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices and governance.
• Expertise with SAP (PR/PO processing) and sourcing tools.
• Advanced analytical skills (e.g., bid evaluation, Excel modeling).
• Understanding of Indigenous procurement frameworks (FNDB) is considered an asset.