Infrastructure & Capital Project- Strategic Procurement Manager, COM

Infrastructure & Capital Project
- Strategic Procurement Manager, COM - (CAMPR
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Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets.

Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Location:

Toronto, ON CA (Primary)

Category:
Construction Management, Project Management, Technical Advisory

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

(Internal

Title:

Contract Administration and Procurement IV)

Providing strategic direction on the procurement activities to Dev Co.

Support the target price work, de‑risking the implementation schedule by securing long‑lead items/supplier engagement.

Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Dev Co and the CA, developing mutual trust and understanding.

Support the procurement of the Subcontractors through RFP to financial close on behalf of the CA.

Support the procurement strategy development, including vendor optimisation, local and sustainable vision realisation assessed against balancing cost, contracting strategy, efficient use of correct procurement route, performance‑based supply and market outreach optimisation.

Supporting Dev Co to secure market coverage on the Target Price at each checkpoint and proposal stage.

Supplier engagement to ensure project awareness in the market and secure the services of the best of the supply chain.

Early engagement with the supply chain to support the project, with or without agreements in place.

Early procurement of critical and long‑lead items.

Supporting the Procurement Manager in the development and deployment of the Procurement Plan and new processes. Ensure compliance against their Procurement Management Plan.

Validating tendered packages and issuing any non‑objections.

Ensure the correct terms and conditions are issued to the Supply chain.

Address and manage Project and supply chain delivery issues.

Working Conditions

Office‑based (5 Days a week in Office)

Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Claims, or Procurement Management.

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in large Engineering and Construction projects.

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience working in large teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management.

Licenses OR Certifications

Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, Procurement Management, or Project Management including PMP (Project Management Professional), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies

The ability to conduct procurement projects in Public sector procurement.

Understanding in working with multiple stakeholders in the implementation, deployment, and administration of Program Procurement initiatives.

Deploying and administering procurement initiatives to ensure their deployment and effectiveness in achieving improved project outcomes.

Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods.

In‑depth knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance.

Proficient in Project Management software.

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks.

Expert ability to detect, capitalize on, and be sensitive to others’ strengths.

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension.

Capability to lead, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity.

Ability to work…