Procurement Specialist

Company Description
Tetranex Solutions is an Alberta-based, full-discipline engineering and procurement company focused on client service and quality execution. Headquartered in Calgary, with additional offices in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge, Tetranex has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding engineering and procurement services while maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. With extensive experience across a variety of industries, our team has a proven track record of adapting to our clients' unique needs and project requirements.

Company Description
Tetranex Solutions is an Alberta-based, full-discipline engineering and procurement company focused on client service and quality execution. Headquartered in Calgary, with additional offices in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge, Tetranex has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding engineering and procurement services while maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. With extensive experience across a variety of industries, our team has a proven track record of adapting to our clients' unique needs and project requirements.
As an Englobe company, Tetranex combines the agility and client-focused approach of a local engineering firm with the strength and resources of one of Canada's leading engineering and environmental services organizations.
With a mission statement of "People Focused, Quality Driven," Tetranex understands that the key to building a successful and reputable company lies with the people who work within it. Our workplace offers an enjoyable atmosphere supported by an intentional commitment to work-life balance. Combined with an open-door policy, regardless of experience or role, Tetranex fosters a collaborative "think tank" environment where mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.
Our goal is to grow as industry leaders. To achieve that goal, Tetranex seeks to employ people who share our commitment to quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

Position Description
Currently, Tetranex is seeking a full-time Procurement Specialist. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing vendors to final payment and closure. You will work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective acquisition of materials and services in support of program and organizational goals. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
• Identify qualified vendors for products and services
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions, while being mindful of domestic and international cultures.
• Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, generate weekly reports to track progress, and issue Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for program and budget holders.
• Provide input for the development and improvement of procurement strategies, department procedures and procurement processes.
• Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, goals and objectives.
• Actively participate in department and operational meetings, coordinate and communicate vendor issues and support reporting activities to demonstrate compliance. This would include orchestrating, attending and hosting vendor progress and client procurement project progress meetings
• Drive and maintain strong data discipline in the Procurement report environment.
• Create and maintain positive and ethical vendor relationships.
• Follow workplace operating, environmental health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of purchasing experience in an EPC environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of business contract law, customs, freight and tax issues is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Supply Chain lifecycle and roles/responsibilities at different project stages.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, negotiating, and monitoring purchasing agreements including associated terms and conditions.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics and techniques, and material management principles.
• Strong…