Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Specialist

Ottawa - Gatineau

Summary

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting and driving the effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for the successful delivery of the Alexandra Bridge Project. This role plays a critical part in the project procurement function and works closely with project managers, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities align with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

You will be responsible for managing procurement activities from sourcing and supplier engagement through contract administration and logistics coordination, helping ensure project success while maintaining compliance, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Primary Scope Of Role

STRATEGIC SOURCING & PROCUREMENT

• Source and evaluate suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and specialized services.
• Manage procurement activities to support project requirements and schedules.
• Support contract development, negotiation, and administration activities.
• Coordinate procurement schedules to align with project timelines and construction milestones.

SUPPLIER & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Collaborate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support procurement objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and address procurement-related issues in a timely manner.
• Communicate procurement updates, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders.

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE

• Manage supplier documentation, contracts, and procurement records.
• Support procurement governance, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities align with organizational policies, procedures, and project standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement data to support reporting and decision-making.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of procurement technologies and process enhancements.
• Contribute to sustainability objectives and Indigenous procurement initiatives.
• Support additional procurement-related activities as required to meet project needs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of procurement experience within construction, infrastructure or major project environments.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, procurement processes and contract administration.
• Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Procore or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingualism in English and French is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Expected Base Salary: $70,000-$95,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Our Values

At GIP, We Are Committed To

• Safety First: Ensuring everyone gets home safely every day and embedding safety in all we do.
• Integrity: Acting honestly, learning from mistakes, and treating everyone with respect.
• Collaboration: Working together with clear and authentic communication, promoting continuous improvement.
• Community Building: Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and caring for the communities where we live and work.

Our Commitment To Indigenous Engagement And Reconciliation

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP), a proud team member of Capital Crossing Contractors (CCC), is dedicated to fostering respectful, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and driving positive change through partnership and collaboration. We recognize the Alexandra Bridge Project is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People, and we are committed to honoring their heritage and culture through ongoing listening, learning, and partnership.

Our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) aligns with legal obligations and reconciliation efforts, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We strive for genuine, meaningful engagement emphasizing equity, cultural relevance, mutual respect, and support for Indigenous-led priorities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.