Procurement Specialist

Our Major Projects group is currently looking to add a Procurement Specialist to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, we need a detail-oriented professional with a solid foundation in procurement practices and a collaborative approach to vendor and stakeholder engagement. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the procurement, storage, and distribution of goods across our operations. You will create and manage purchase orders, process receipts in JDE, and track and claim rebates, while monitoring market trends to inform purchasing decisions and building strong, lasting relationships with vendors to ensure reliable supply and competitive value.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Drive and report on Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, and related metrics
• Assist with project-specific and estimating procurement requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders as needed
• Support organizational financial goals by tracking and reporting on cost savings initiatives
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with project and operational requirements
• Enter and reconcile receipts in JDE, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
• Track, claim, and reconcile vendor rebates to maximize cost recovery
• Monitor market and commodity trends to inform procurement strategies and support proactive purchasing decisions
• Review and support best strategies for the procurement, storage, and distribution of goods
• Build and nurture positive, long-term vendor relationships to ensure supply reliability, competitive pricing, and service quality

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and/or sourcing within designated categories
• Demonstrated experience issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), including bid review and evaluation
• Proficiency in JDE or another ERP platform
• Established skills in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Supply Chain Management (SCM) designation
• Previous experience in an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environment
• Previous experience or knowledge of Powerline & Electrical Construction environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.