# Procurement Specialist

**Company:** [Pacific Energy Canada](null/companies/g36qi5jdWaFFwLuup82a8r.md)
**Location:** Vancouver, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Project

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## Description

**Project**

The **Woodfibre LNG** Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

**Woodfibre Management Ltd.** is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

**Position**

The Procurement Specialist is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic team. You will have direct responsibility for procurement and contracting support for the Pre-Construction, Regulatory, HSSE and Site Maintenance groups. You will be conducting full life-cycle procurement and contracting activities, from planning and strategy through to award and ongoing maintenance and renewals for both materials and services. You will further be a key liaison for Woodfibre LNG supporting various indigenous engagement programs and an ambassador for the company to the local supply community. The successful candidate reports directly to the Procurement & Contracts Manager and will be located at the Woodfibre LNG site near Squamish, British Columbia.

**Key Responsibilities****:**

The successful applicant will:

·         Lead all procurement and contracting activities in support of business needs - Understand internal needs, external market, develop go-to market recommendations and execute commitments using established procedures and standard documents/forms.

·         Analyze suitability of potential suppliers in accordance with Company vendor qualification criteria.  Maintain records of approved, current, and potential suppliers by commodity or service.

·         Develop and lead formal Requests for Proposals for long-term commitments and sizable purchases. Performs pre-bid and pre-award meetings.  Analyzes suitability of bids dependent on time constraints, cost, and quality assurance.  Prepares bid evaluations and seeks appropriate approvals of awards.

·         Monitor and report on status of procurement and contract completion for activities of the team members you are supporting.

·         Supplier Performance Management - On-going support of contract management plans and the coordination of managing key performance indicators.

·         External Stakeholder Engagement – Lead interactions and manage deliverables with key external stakeholders related to procurement & contract planning and activities.

## Requirements

**Required Experience****:**

·         +5 years of supply chain functional experience, or working knowledge of procurement & contracts systems, including working with external suppliers and contractors.

·         Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and procurement activity in the Canadian marketplace.

·         Procurement/supply chain Undergraduate degree and/or professional certification is desirable.

·         Previous exposure to oil and gas industry projects/operations is an asset.

**Additional Requirements****:**

·         Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.

·         Communication/interpersonal skills – interacting with front-line workers through to management and all hierarchical levels.

·         Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets.

·         Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to be Innovative and vision-oriented with demonstrated ability to undertake strategic planning and implementation.

·         Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.

·         Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team.

·         Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

·         Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Office)

·         Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.

·         Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.

·         Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.

·         A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.

·         **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**

·         This role will be a combination of office and site based.

**The position is based in the Company’s Vancouver Office with visit to Squamish, BC (Project Site) as required**

**Position Duration: Until December 31, 2027**