Procurement Officer

Dillon Consulting Limited•London, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. They partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada. With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years, they have remained committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes for clients and communities, earning recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years. At Dillon, being an employee-owner means helping shape the firm's future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long-term growth. In addition to a competitive base salary, their ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation. This new Procurement Officer position is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee-owner, you will have the flexibility to shape your career path, whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee, you will have access to firm-wide performance insights and opportunities to influence their strategic direction through internal initiatives. This is a new position and can be based at the London, Ontario office. They offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an exceptional eye for detail.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders.
Proactive at building positive working relationships and interacting professionally.

Nice To Haves

A minimum 5+ years of experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing, or financial analyst role would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for identifying, selecting, and managing key suppliers.
Lead contract negotiations with new and existing vendors to secure favourable terms, pricing, and service levels.
Oversee supplier performance monitoring, including regular reviews against contractual terms and key performance factors.
Maintain a central supplier database to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Establish and manage a consistent tender process, including developing an evaluation criteria and approval authority matrix.
Support Finance Management with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to procurement activities.
Prepare and present quarterly reports on supplier performance, cost savings, and key procurement metrics.
Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders and invoices.
Maintain meticulous procurement records for audit and reporting purposes.
Analyze current procurement workflows to identify bottlenecks and opportunities to enhance efficiencies.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies or automation tools to streamline the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
Lead projects to implement new procurement systems and processes, driving adoption across the organization.