Senior Contracts Specialist, Pacific Link

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled‑worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Calgary, AB

Pacific Link

Manager, Supply Chain Management Contracting

Contract

Full-time

In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Senior Contracts Specialist, Pacific Link (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies for critical project materials and equipment, while ensuring compliance with supply chain policies, governance requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in strategic procurement, contract and purchase order management, supplier performance, stakeholder collaboration, and managing commercial risks related to market conditions and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to help establish foundational supply chain processes for a major project, influence procurement outcomes, and contribute to the successful delivery of Pacific Link objectives.

Supplier and Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate the Approved Manufacturers List (AML) and Approved Vendors List (AVL).
• Coordinate technical reviews of suppliers/service providers and activities of external consultants which may include Third Party legal, engineering, market intelligence, supplier management (like ISNetWorld), etc.
• Coordinate master data for Vendors, Contractors, and/or Suppliers, such as vendor manuals, QMS, EHS, Payment/EFT, etc.

Research and Strategy Development

• Research and benchmark industry best practices in supplier management to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document and share lessons learned and best practices related to supplier management.
• Contribute to the development, enhancement and/or implementation of supply chain strategies that support the overall business or project objectives.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, escalating issues as needed.
• Support the negotiation and execution of contracts with key…