Purchasing Buyer - Full Time - Remote - ON

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world
You will ensure successful procurement and commercial outcomes for one of our client’s most transformative projects by executing contracting strategies for capital equipment, negotiating with key suppliers, and safeguarding commercial standards. Your work will directly support timely delivery, cost efficiency, and risk-balanced commercial execution across a major capital project
As a Procurement Specialist you will:

• Administer Stage-Gate commercial and procurement requirements for the project.
• Implement fit-for-purpose procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead pre-award and post-award activities, including planning, market engagement, negotiation, contract execution, order management, and handover to the operations team.
• Prepare and issue tender documentation, meeting the project and individual package requirements.
• Manage all bid clarifications, evaluate bids, negotiate complex T&Cs and draft recommendations to award.
• Conform and issue the contract documents.
• g Engineering deliverables, delivery dates). Manage changes to the contract, analyze and negotiate requests for amendments and manage claims.
• Invoice review in alignment with the contract and payment coordination.
• Ensure procurement activities remain aligned with Project targets while upholding our commercial standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring clarity of expectations and reliable delivery of goods and materials.
• Coordinate Business Readiness activities with Commercial, Project, and Operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to add value, guide negotiations, reduce costs, and ensure procurement timelines support schedule and budget commitments.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.

• Extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, negotiations, contracting, category management, and supplier/stakeholder management.
• Experience working in capital project environments.
• Strong familiarity with project execution and contract models (unit rate, lump sum, cost-reimbursable, target price; direct hire, prime contractor, integrated owner teams; Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Ariba, and commercial systems such as Aconex and Contruent.
• Strong contract negotiation capability for capital projects.
• Proficiency in project commercial management, analytical thinking, communication, and structured problem-solving.
• Determination and commitment to deliver outcomes aligned with Newmont’s values and project goals.

Preference is work from the Vancouver office. However, remote work from within BC and AB will be considered for the right candidate. Occasional travel to the Client's site is required.
Collaboration with client's teams, EPCM partners, and suppliers.
You’ll be part of a culture deeply rooted in safety, inclusion, and partnership with the Tahltan Nation and local communities, contributing to one of our client’s most innovative undertakings as we advance Canada’s next first block cave mining operation.
100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)

• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• The base salary range for the full-time Procurement Specialist role is $140,000 - $150,000. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.