Department Manager - Procurement

Type of position: Regular

An overview of your future role at BBA

We're looking for a department manager for the Procurement team to help shape the national strategy of our Project Management Office (PMO). In this dynamic role, you'll need to be comfortable working in a consulting environment, leading the team and managing activities to support the expanding procurement needs of our partners and our mining and industrial clients.

An overview of your mandates and responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and plan procurement consulting services
  
• Strengthen the team's technical skills through training, work methods, etc., and participate actively in recruiting and hiring qualified personnel to achieve the department's financial and operational objectives
  
• Actively participate in project delivery within your expertise as a technical contributor or project manager
  
• Monitor and assess employees under your supervision
  
• Work with the internal Innovation and Practice teams to streamline department efficiency and ensure a structured approach to project delivery
  
• Keep updated on availability and capacity of key industry suppliers
  
• Meet with sales representatives and analyze market trends and indicators that may influence project costs and schedules for purchased goods and services
  
• Coordinate major procurement strategies and evaluate supplier performance on an ongoing basis
  
• Lead the bidding process and prepare required documents
  
• Build and strengthen relationships with key suppliers
  
• Apply strategies to reduce costs and mitigate procurement risks
  
• Ensure compliance with local and international procurement regulations
  
• Work closely with engineering and other PMO teams
  
• Manage the ongoing improvement of procurement, recovery and logistical methods, tools, procedures and systems

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
  
• Strategic vision and ability for innovation
  
• Inspiring leadership and the ability to motivate teams
  
• Excellence in managing interpersonal relationships and negotiation
  
• Business acumen (entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship)
• Action-oriented with a commitment to ethical practices
  

Overview of job requirements

• An advanced graduate diploma or certificate in supply chain management, a DCS or bachelor's degree in engineering, a DCS or bachelor's degree in administration
  
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in a consulting engineering environment or any other equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  
• Experience in the heavy industry, mining and metals or energy sectors
  
• Expertise in contract negotiation and strategic supplier relationship management
  
• Excellent project management and cost analysis skills
  
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office Suite
  
• Asset: bilingual (English and French)
  
• Asset: experience in international project procurement
  
• Asset: experience with logistics
  

With us, you'll get many benefits

• Long-term hiring, not just project-based
  
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  
• Access to a leadership program
  
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
  
• Access to an annual premium program for all regular employees
  
• A generous retirement savings and insurance plan

For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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