Project Procurement Specialist

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Project Procurement Specialist to support major capital projects within a large industrial environment. This role will work closely with project teams and construction partners to oversee procurement strategy, execution, and vendor management across the full project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will help ensure procurement activities are aligned with project timelines, commercial objectives, and execution plans while providing oversight and guidance to external engineering and project delivery partners.

This is a contract opportunity based in Vancouver with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects through all phases of procurement planning and execution
• Develop procurement strategies and project-specific procurement plans
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, recommendations, and purchase orders
• Oversee the procurement activities of EPC partners and provide constructive feedback where required
• Coordinate closely with project managers, legal teams, and other internal stakeholders
• Monitor procurement schedules and identify activities that may impact the project critical path
• Lead procurement meetings, track action items, and maintain accurate documentation
• Review supplier performance, contracts, and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Support long-lead equipment procurement and transition activities to EPCM teams when required
• Assist with change management, claims evaluation, and commercial issue resolution
• Maintain procurement records, supplier information, and lessons learned documentation
• Contribute to the development of procurement processes, tools, and best practices
• Build strong working relationships across project teams through effective communication and collaboration

Requirements

• 8+ years of project procurement experience within mining, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or major project environments
• Government / Public procurement experience an asset
• Experience working with EPCM firms or owner-side project teams is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of capital equipment procurement and project execution
• Proven experience managing purchase orders, negotiations, and contract change management
• Ability to develop procurement strategies and oversee complex procurement workflows
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify project risks and procurement gaps
• Experience supporting major projects within mining, process plant, or heavy industry settings
• Understanding of logistics, freight forwarding, and supplier coordination
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and influence stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, low-micromanagement environment
• Proficiency with ERP procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Undergraduate degree in a related field
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required

Remuneration

• Hourly rate target of approximately $65 - $75 per hour depending on experience
• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 2-3 days per week in office

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.