Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Fort MacKay

Job Category

:

Procurement & Contract Management

Requisition Number

: SENIO

001093

• Posted :

December 16, 2025

• Full-Time

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PRPA Head Office

Prince Rupert, BC , CAN

Description

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assesses and manages procurement risks including supply chain disruptions, supplier performance, contract compliance, and fraud prevention, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and controls.
• Leads procurement transactions, standard contract review and related processing activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies
• Leads a variety of public solicitations on behalf of PRPA, including the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs; facilitation of evaluation processes, and support of contract awards.
• Identifies and implements improvements in procurement workflows, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and templates.
• Supports sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, reduce costs, and improve service levels, providing advice on sourcing approaches and exceptions as needed.
• Analyzes procurement spending trends and identifies opportunities for cost reductions, bulk purchasing, and supplier consolidation, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Supports the assessment and monitoring of supplier performance, negotiating favorable contract terms to achieve best value and risk mitigation.
• Oversees procurement activities to ensure adherence to procurement policies, trade agreements, and regulatory requirements, maintaining transparency and fairness in procurement activities.
• Manages procurement budgets and applies financial analysis, including total cost of ownership, lifecycle costing, and capital vs. operational expenditure evaluation to optimize purchasing decisions and organizational value.
• Understands tax implications in procurement, including GST/HST/PST application, Input Tax Credit recovery, tax-exempt considerations, and capital equipment tax treatment, ensuring compliant and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Manages the use of procurement software and digital tools to enhance efficiency, streamline approvals, and improve spend visibility, and supports digital transformation initiatives to enhance user adoption and data accuracy.
• Mentors and collaborates with internal departments to align procurement activities with organizational needs and priorities, providing coaching and training to build procurement literacy and compliance across departments.
• Conducts market research to identify emerging trends, potential cost savings, and new supplier opportunities.
• Tracks procurement metrics, prepares reports, and provides insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to improve service quality and reduce costs, ensuring performance feedback and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Procurement & Contract Management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Additional education in Procurement or Supply Chain Management as well as a professional designation in Public Procurement will be considered an asset.

Related Experience

• Minimum five years’ related experience in procurement or contract management in a high-volume corporate environment
• Strong working knowledge of purchasing strategies, competitive bid management, and contract negotiation
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis/reporting skills, with a focus on improving procurement operations.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, preferably with First Nations communities, is considered an asset.
• Experience working in the Public Sector will be considered an asset

Other Requirements

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Good customer service skills, with a focus on partnership and solution orientation
• Good organizational skills and attention to details.
• Strong judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and…