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Vice President – Global Procurement
Stantec
Leading and managing Stantec's global procurement strategy and team, driving innovation, synergy, and process improvement across the organization's professional services firm.
23d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Calgary
Office Full-Time
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
vendor management
kpi development
contract review
esg compliance
workflow automation
stakeholder engagement
- Ensure that procurement processes comply with not only Stantec’s sustainability commitments but as well comply with all relevant sustainability regulations and global legislated requirements.
- Drive efficient and effective procurement requirements including vendor management, negotiations, sourcing and contract review and contract management.
- Manage, mentor and develop the global procurement leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, best in class delivery and continuous dedication to improvement.
- Create and update reports and insights to manage procurement strategies, track performance metrics and support decision making.
- Develop strategic plans and in turn provide direction to team to ensure high performance and alignment with business goals.
- Develop highly effective internal relationships with key stakeholders, clients, colleagues and key business partners to ensure crosscollaborative approach to procurement management.
- Develop key team KPI’s to track overall department deliverables.
- Analyze procurement workflows and continuously identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Act as a key liaison between finance, IT, procurement and business lines to align new technology with business needs.
- Engage with global and cross functional teams to resolve issues, support enhancements and ensure seamless integration of procurement process across the organization.
- Lead procurement integration during acquisitions, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and continuity of supply chain operations.
- When needed, oversee due diligence activities associated with the supply chain ESG requirements, and facilitate any necessary corrective action.
- Have or become knowledgeable and actively participate in compliance with supply chain ESG disclosure requirements pertaining to the UK&I and Continental Europe (such as UK Modern Slavery, UK Social Value Act, UK Procurement Act, EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive).
- Identify system requirements, functionalities and improvements needed to support Stantec procurement processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Develop, in conjunction with team leads, training materials to educate team members on system functionalities and best practices.
- Lead global procurement governance and ensure processes and standards are consistently practiced across regions.
- Maximize opportunities to deliver cost savings through strong procurement process and proposals.
- Strategic thinker in developing overall procurement strategic plans for long term value and business advantage to Stantec.
- Lead the management of all required internal controls and approvals and documentation required by Stantec for the procurement of goods or services.
- Stay abreast of emerging procurement technologies and trends to drive digital transformation.
What you bring
cloud platforms
servicenow
procurement management
team leadership
customer service
communication
- Commitment to customer service and relationship management skills to efficiently respond to inquiries and resolve any conflicts or problems that might arise.
- Strong communication, both written and verbal.
- Willing to travel as needed including internationally.
- Experience with cloudbased procurement platforms
- Experience Procurement Express and ServiceNow software preferred
- Excellent knowledge of procurement principles and systems within a professional services firm with preference to candidates with experience with engineering or consulting firms.
- Aptitude to be a strong team leader and inspire the procurement team to deliver bestinclass services to our Stantec businesses.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and other business systems required.
- Firsthand experience in managing a broadbased procurement system for a large organization
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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