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2 results for Purchasing Specialist in Okotoks, AB
- Calgary, AB
- remote
- Temporary
- 40.00 - 55.00 CAD / Hourly
- <p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Calgary, AB for an on-site, long-term contract role in the energy and natural resources sector. This position requires expertise in procurement and purchasing within operational and maintenance environments. The successful candidate will contribute to sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to support business objectives.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities: </strong>We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing and competitive bidding activities supporting operations, maintenance, and capital requirements within a highly regulated industrial environment.</p><p>This role is best suited to a professional who has owned the <strong>end-to-end sourcing lifecycle</strong>, from market engagement and RFx development through commercial evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and contract execution.</p><p>The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier competition, commercial risk management, and structured sourcing methodologies.</p><p><br></p><h3>What You'll Be Doing</h3><ul><li>Lead competitive sourcing initiatives for materials and service contracts.</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies, bid lists, and procurement execution plans.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to define scopes of work, specifications, and commercial requirements.</li><li>Prepare and issue RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.</li><li>Manage bidder communications, clarifications, and evaluations.</li><li>Conduct commercial analysis and lead supplier negotiations.</li><li>Prepare award recommendations and obtain required approvals.</li><li>Draft and execute contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements.</li><li>Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Monitor supply markets and provide procurement recommendations to stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p>R<strong>equired Experience</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>5+ years of sourcing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract formation experience.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of <strong>competitive bidding processes from initiation through award</strong>.</li><li>Experience leading RFx events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.</li><li>Strong understanding of procurement governance, commercial risk, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Ability to work within structured approval frameworks and established procurement policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Highly Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within an oil and gas owner/operator environment.</li><li>Experience supporting industrial operations, maintenance, or capital projects.</li><li>Procurement of materials such as:<ul><li>Mechanical equipment</li><li>Electrical and instrumentation components</li><li>Rotating equipment</li><li>HVAC systems</li><li>Maintenance and operational supplies</li></ul></li><li>Experience in other highly regulated sectors such as utilities, government, public infrastructure, mining, energy, transportation, or large industrial operations.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Calgary, AB
- remote
- Temporary
- 33.00 - 42.00 CAD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Advisor, Corporate Procurement to join our client’s team in Calgary, AB, for a long-term contract role in the agriculture sector. This opportunity offers a hybrid arrangement with a primary on-site presence. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic procurement initiatives and support the Information Technology commercial pillar within corporate procurement.</p><ul><li><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>Negotiate with suppliers and establish contracts that align with organizational objectives.</li><li>Conduct market research and due diligence to evaluate the supplier landscape.</li><li>Develop comprehensive RFx packages by gathering scopes of work, specifications, and volumes from internal clients.</li><li>Coordinate discussions among stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on RFx packages and evaluations.</li><li>Analyze supplier proposals and bid evaluation outcomes to recommend supplier selections.</li><li>Draft executive summaries for contracts and facilitate the contract signature process.</li><li>Administer contract amendments using contract management and sourcing systems such as Ariba and Icertis.</li><li>Promote organizational improvements and increased utilization of Ariba CLM tools.</li><li>Resolve invoicing and payment issues in collaboration with buyers and suppliers.</li><li>Monitor contract spend, compliance, and realized savings to support procurement objectives.</li><li>Assist with the development and execution of corporate spend strategies in line with procurement goals.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise on indirect spend data and procurement processes to the management team.</li><li>Utilize knowledge of supplier portals and SAP Ariba to support procurement operations.</li><li>Lead IT procurement activities, including sourcing and negotiating contracts with new and existing vendors for software, hardware, and licenses.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and oversee the procurement lifecycle for IT products and services.</li><li><strong>Job Requirements</strong>Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within a corporate environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts.</li><li>Proficiency in preparing and managing RFx processes and evaluating supplier proposals.</li><li>Familiarity with contract management systems such as Ariba and Icertis.</li><li>Strong analytical skills for market research and supplier assessment.</li><li>Capacity to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.</li><li>Understanding of indirect spend categories, including software, hardware, consulting, and contingent workforce.</li><li>Knowledge of SAP Ariba tools and procurement processes is considered an asset.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z