Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is part of the Alliance Partner delivering one of downtown Torontos most transformative transit infrastructure projects. We are hiring a Procurement Specialist to join our growing team! As Procurement Specialist you will play a critical role in managing the project procurement obligations while driving best practices across the project.

The Procurement Specialist supports procurement activities for major projects in the Greater Toronto Area by executing sourcing tendering and purchasing processes in accordance with project procurement policies requirements and timelines. Reporting to the Procurement Manager the Specialist is responsible for coordinating with internal stakeholders interacting with suppliers preparing procurement documentation and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards. This role focuses on the execution of procurement tasks essential to achieving project cost schedule and quality objectives.

Your role

Procurement Execution:

• Conduct sourcing RFQ/RFP preparation tendering bid evaluations and recommendation summaries for assigned packages of materials equipment and services.
• Ensure procurement files approvals and documentation comply with project procurement procedures client requirements and applicable public sector procurement rules.
• Support negotiations by preparing commercial analyses cost benchmarking and supplier evaluation metrics.

Supplier Coordination:

• Communicate directly with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations clarify requirements track deliverables and resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery schedules quality and contract compliance.
• Escalate risks delays or supplier concerns to the Procurement Manager.

Stakeholder Support:

• Work closely with engineering project controls construction and client teams to gather technical requirements and procurement inputs.
• Provide status updates on procurement progress open bids purchase order commitments and delivery timelines.
• Help identify procurement risks and contribute to mitigation actions.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to project procurement regulations our code of conducts standards corporate policies and contract requirements.
• Maintain auditready records including tender documents evaluation notes approvals contracts and purchase orders.
• Support compliance reviews and internal/external audits as required.

Reporting & Performance Tracking:

• Prepare procurement status updates cost summaries and KPIrelated data for the Procurement Manager and project leadership.
• Maintain data accuracy within procurement systems and ERP tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

About you

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or related discipline.
• 35 years of procurement or purchasing experience preferably in major projects construction rail infrastructure or public-sector environments.
• Working toward SCMP CPSM or equivalent certification is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of sourcing tendering evaluation negotiation fundamentals and contract administration.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with procurement tools vendor management systems ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced project setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GTA and Canadian suppliers contractors and industry procurement practices.
• Knowledge of major capital project environments particularly transportation infrastructure or rail systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100200 - $137700 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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