Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Procurement Supervisor, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for utilizing considerable independent judgement, performs buying assignments requiring substantial experience in assigned commodities, and purchasing policies and procedures. What you get to do:

• Prepare, issue and evaluate Request for Quotes and/or proposals.
• Issue and approve purchase orders in accordance with ATCO policy to ensure ethically, legality and completeness and that appropriate terms and conditions are in place, mitigating risk to ATCO.
• Work collaboratively with Strategic Sourcing group to identify competitive goods, suppliers and other cost savings opportunities.
• Proactively generate cost savings through supplier negotiation of existing contracts and competitive bids.
• Ensure all procurement activities are in line with corporate procurement policies, procedures and the laws of competitive bidding.
• Conduct training sessions on procurement processes and procedures as needed.
• Measure supplier performance against key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities with current processes.
• Explore and recommend changes in process and procedure to reduce workload and increase efficiencies.
• Communicate efficiently to resolve issues with all internal and external clients.
• Understand the marketplace to ensure long deliveries and price increases are kept at a minimum.
• Complete vendor plant visits, site visits, and inspections as required.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Supply Chain Management (SCMA) Designation is preferred or Enrolled in the SCMA certification program or related business courses.
• Minimum three to five years purchasing and contract experience within a supply chain environment is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver superior customer service, work independently and on a team, resolve conflicting priorities, and ability to negotiate and identify strategic opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the tendering process, contract management skills, language and applications, terms and conditions
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond in a timely manner to changing environments.
• Oracle experience is an asset, but is not required
  
  

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching
  
  

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Natural Gas is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 employees and assets of $23 billion, ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at www.ATCO.com . ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.