VP of Procurement

Description

This position is critical to the commercial success, risk resilience and operational excellence of some of the nation’s largest multi‑billion‑dollar capital programmes. The VP will shape national procurement strategy, drive commercial innovation and protect the financial and operational integrity of these investments.

• Lead and mentor a team of equipment buyers for OFCI procurement.
• Develop and implement enterprise procurement strategy for nationwide megaprojects.
• Establish procurement governance, commercial standards, and contracting models for programs exceeding $1B.
• Advise senior leadership on commercial risk, supply chain performance, and contracting strategy.
• Oversee procurement of Owner‑Furnished Contractor‑Installed equipment and audit EPC/EPCM/Design‑Build contractor activities for CFCI scope.
• Manage sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, and award of major contracts.
• Design and execute contracting strategies (EPC, EPCM, CMAR, Design‑Build, Alliance) aligned with program needs.
• Ensure robust contract administration, claims management, and commercial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Align procurement strategies with schedules, budgets, and technical specifications; negotiate terms to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Supervise end‑to‑end equipment delivery, including inspection, expediting, logistics, and materials management.
• Resolve delivery issues related to delays, quality, or compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, construction, and external contractors; provide regular procurement status reports to senior leadership.
• Build and manage a national supply chain strategy for critical materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop long‑term partnerships with key suppliers, OEMs, and contractors; oversee supplier performance via KPIs and audits.
• Lead enterprise‑level risk identification, mitigation, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Implement commercial assurance processes to protect cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.
• Provide executive oversight of purchasing, logistics, inventory, and materials control functions.

Requirements

• Require 15‑20+ years of procurement or supply chain leadership experience in energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial megaprojects.
• Experience delivering $1B+ capital programs and prior top‑tier consulting or strategic leadership role.
• Deep expertise in contracting models, commercial negotiations, risk management, and procurement governance.
• Preferred: MBA or MS in Engineering; certifications such as CPSM, PMP, CCM, Lean Six Sigma.
• Preferred: experience with renewable energy, transmission, water, transportation, or industrial facility megaprograms.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance