Senior Procurement Specialist (ConstructionHydro)

Status:Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid

Education Level: 4 year university education in Business Computer Science Engineering Applied Science or Law or WES equivalent

Base Location: Thunder Bay ON

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: February 5 2026

Salary Range: $2658.86 - $3118.72 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction/Hydro).

Reporting to the Senior Manager Supply Chain this position is responsible to plan execute and coordinate technically complex procurement assignments for various goods and services including engineered products technical services construction services and EPCM work through all phases of the procurement process from strategy development to ontime delivery. The Senior Procurement Specialist leads competitive sourcing activities evaluates and develops supplier options prepares RFX documentation assesses proposals negotiates commercial and technical terms and ensures all regulatory and jurisdictional requirements are met.

The role oversees supplier quality and procurement plans schedules and coordinates surveillance and oversight activities and reviews claims progress payments and escalation requests. As a key resource to internal clients and vendors the Specialist provides guidance on Supply Chain governance policies and quality expectations supports vendor QA program development and assesses supplier performance to enable safe reliable and valuefocused outcomes for construction and hydro projects across the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide Procurement Support act as an information resource for users requisitioners and suppliers responding to inquiries about procurement processes supplier qualifications developing procurement plans tendering contracts quality assurance and more. Assist buyers on technical matters such as bid preparation safety regulatory requirements and manufacturing challenges.
• Assess market conditions and the supply base to ensure competitive sourcing. Develop and implement procurement strategies based on marketplace needs and organizational goals. Recommend corrective actions and sourcing strategies for improved supplier engagement and cost leverage.
• Evaluate potential suppliers capabilities financial health quality programs and performance. Monitor supplier performance address issues and ensure that new suppliers meet OPGs competitive bidding criteria. Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Prepare procurement documents review proposals and resolve ambiguities. Analyze incoming bids based on quality technical specifications vendor performance and other factors. Work with requisitioners to ensure proposals meet OPGs needs and recommend awards accordingly.
• Justify sole-source contracts when necessary and lead contract negotiations. Ensure the preparation and approval of contracts and amendments monitor progress and resolve disputes or claims. Manage contract execution and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Ensure suppliers have adequate quality assurance programs assist vendors in developing these programs and review and accept their quality manuals. Participate in audits and ensure that quality standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with project managers and EPC contractors to oversee procurement activities including bidding processes vendor selection and contract compliance. Prepare oversight reports address corrective actions and assess vendor performance.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize costs ensure the right materials are available and meet client needs throughout the inventory lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a 4-year bachelors degree (or WES equivalent) in Business Engineering Applied Science Supply Chain Management Computer Science or Law.
• Requires a minimum 8 years experience in supply chain management procurement or a related field.
• Demonstrated capability in category strategy including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis market and supplier assessments and the ability to lead costreduction supplier optimization and valuecreation initiatives within large capital and construction environments.
• Strong supplier performance management skills leveraging KPIs scorecards SLAs audits and structured business reviews to drive continuous improvement and maintain delivery quality and compliance expectations.
• Expertise across the full sourcing lifecycle including RFX development technical/ commercial bid evaluation contract negotiation award recommendation and longterm supplier relationship management.
• Deep technical understanding of manufacturer and contractor capabilities including engineering design requirements regulatory standards fabrication and assembly practices testing protocols and installation workflows. Skilled in applying qualitymanagement systems and test/inspection requirements across electrical electronic mechanical civil and structural equipment to ensure reliable compliant and safe procurement outcomes.
• Extensive experience executing complex engineeringintensive procurements including those with developmental designs limited vendor availability or unique technical/contractual conditions. Strong capability in production planning quality assurance processes cost estimating and negotiating contract changes claims and extras to deliver optimal cost and performance results.
• Proven crossfunctional leadership collaborating effectively with engineering operations quality construction management and commercial teams. Adept at resolving challenging issues preparing inspection procedures navigating multidepartmental processes and supporting hydro and construction projects through strategic procurement oversight.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process please contact

What makes a career at OPG different

With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately 50% of the provinces electricity needs largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) refurbishment projects and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

The base salary range considers many factors including but not limited to experience education and training including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples racialized persons persons with disabilities and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.