Procurement Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase order issuance, and contract administration
• Lead and administer competitive sourcing events, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes
• Execute formal tendering processes: Develop and issue bid documents
• Receive and analyze supplier proposals
• Conduct commercial evaluations
• Prepare award recommendations
• Issue and manage purchase orders and low-to-medium complexity contracts
• Support and administer Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for goods and services
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Finance, etc.) to define requirements and sourcing strategies
• Develop, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contract terms, and industry regulations
• Cook up and manage logistics, demonstrating understanding of Incoterms (e.g., FCA, DDP) and shipping arrangements
• Support invoice resolution processes, including: Understanding and applying three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
• Troubleshoot and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of procurement experience, preferably in mining, heavy industry, or natural resources.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, contract management, logistics, Incoterms, and accounts payable processes.
• Proven negotiation, commercial analysis, and supplier management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering cost, quality, and service objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated business acumen, integrity, accountability, and collaborative working style.
• Experience with mine site operations, capital projects, MRO procurement, or professional procurement certification (CPSM, CIPS) is considered an asset.