
Procurement Manager
- Ontario
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project goals, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Identify potential subcontractors and suppliers capable of delivering the required services and materials.
- Analyze project scope and contractual requirements to determine the appropriate subcontracting approach for each package.
- Identify potential risks and liabilities associated with subcontracting activities and develop mitigation strategies to minimize exposure.
- Participate in Working Group Meetings as required.
- Prepare and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid (ITBs) to prospective subcontractors.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals, qualifications, and pricing to ensure compliance with project requirements and budget constraints.
- Conduct thorough bid evaluations, including technical assessments, capability reviews, and risk analyses, to select the most qualified subcontractors.
- Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions, scope of work, pricing, and deliverables to achieve favorable contractual agreements.
- Review and finalize subcontract documents, including agreements, change orders, and other contractual instruments.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures, throughout the subcontracting process.
- Assess subcontractor performance, financial stability, and insurance coverage to mitigate project risks and ensure contractual compliance.
- Implement effective contract management practices to monitor subcontractor performance, track deliverables, and address issues in a timely manner.
- Cultivate positive and collaborative relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to foster a productive working environment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, addressing inquiries, resolving disputes, and facilitating communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote fairness, transparency, and integrity in all subcontracting transactions and interactions, maintaining the reputation and credibility of the project team.
- Monitor subcontracting costs and expenditures to ensure alignment with project budgets and financial objectives.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives to optimize subcontracting expenditures while maintaining quality and performance standards.
- Collaborate with project controls and finance teams to track subcontracting costs, analyze variances, and forecast future expenditures.
- Ensure compliance with subcontracting agreements, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including labor laws, safety regulations, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of subcontracting activities, including contracts, correspondence, change orders, and payment records.
- Prepare and submit required reports, certifications, and documentation to regulatory agencies, project owners, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Knowledge of appropriate suppliers and subcontractor services.
- Negotiating with current and potential suppliers to obtain most favourable price and terms.
- Ensuring compliance with Supply Chain vendor accreditation process.
- Advising project team of critical information, such as specification changes, delivery status, price changes, etc.
- Oriented towards the internal/external customer.
- Strong communication skills, dealing tactfully with employees, visitors and customers.
- Knowledgeable on office methods and procedures, equipment and filing systems.
- Communicates with supervisor and co-workers daily to resolve issues/problems as they arise.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as procurement Manager in a project above 400 M~$
- Strong knowledge of procurement practices, contract management, and vendor relations.
- Proven experience in managing procurement for heavy civil construction projects.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.