Procurement Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage - 18 Months)

Black & McDonald Limited•Leduc, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald’s Alberta Region team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The Procurement Coordinator, based in Leduc, supports both the Director of Corporate Procurement and the Director of Western Utility during a 19 month maternity leave term. In this role, the Procurement Coordinator will oversee complex sourcing and Procure to Pay activities, including bidding, negotiations, contract administration, supplier management, and logistics across the Utilities business. The position also drives compliance, stakeholder engagement, performance reporting, and regional support to ensure procurement strategies and project requirements are executed effectively.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Utilities or Construction industry, with some experience in Project Management
Strong knowledge of North American Markets, Manufactures, Distributors, Suppliers and Regulations.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective, collaborative supplier relationships
Exceptional organization and attention to detail, comfortable managing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy
Proven performance in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while maintaining efficiency and focus
Customer‑focused mindset with a demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations
Ability to implement systems/processes to ensure quick turnaround times of Purchase Order issuance and Invoice processing
Valid Driver’s License; willing and able to travel to site, as required
Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ERP systems, ideally, JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Preferably a technical degree with certification in procurement
Global market knowledge will be an asset, especially international outsourcing.

Responsibilities

Lead end to end sourcing activities for the Utilities business, including bidder identification, bid administration, proposal evaluation, and awarding of Purchase Orders and Agreements.
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms, establish Framework/Partnership/Blanket Agreements, and support resolution of supplier disputes to secure value driven outcomes.
Conduct supplier prequalification, manage logistics, and expedite commitments across multiple regions to meet delivery timelines and prevent delays.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, support automation of procurement processes, and maintain accurate documentation throughout the Procure to Pay cycle.
Perform benchmarking studies, track procurement KPIs and SLAs, and provide regular progress updates to leadership on assigned tasks and initiatives.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross regional teams, providing on site support as needed to advance project deliverables, including additional related duties that support overall organizational objectives.