Build Procurement Manager

Description

• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Administer contracts, renewals, amendments, and rate adjustments in collaboration with Legal and Supply Chain teams.
• Identify risks related to vendor performance, service delivery, or compliance, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, conflict resolution, and escalation management.
• Develop and implement vendor performance Scorecard and improvement plans.
• Ensure vendors follow all safety protocols, legislative requirements, and industry standards, including One Call regulations for locate providers.
• Develop and enforce vendor governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and quality control mechanisms.
• Track vendor spending, validate invoices, reconcile discrepancies, and enforce financial accountability.
• Ensure alignment with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Foster a partnership-focused environment that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support escalations related to vendor performance, service delays, safety issues, or regulatory non-compliance.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct regular vendor business reviews, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and operational standards.
• Evaluate vendor pricing models and negotiate cost-effective agreements while maintaining operational requirements and service quality.
• Oversee all vendors providing construction, engineering, and public/dedicated locate services, ensuring contractual compliance and high-quality performance.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards for vendor performance, cost trends, operational metrics, and compliance indicators.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendor partners to support long-term success and strategic alignment.

Requirements

• Experience with telecommunications, underground utility infrastructure, or locate programs is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, vendor governance, and contract management principles.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including cost modeling and variance analysis.
• 5–7 years of experience managing vendors, procurement, or contract administration, preferably in construction, engineering, or utility locating.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management platforms, and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Customer Centricity
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of construction workflows, engineering processes, and public/dedicated locate operations.

Benefits

• Hybrid positions
• RRSP matching program
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• We offer a competitive variable compensation package
• Health Spending Account (HSA)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance