Director of Project Procurement

Kanin Energy is seeking a Director of Project Procurement to lead all procurement activities across our growing portfolio of Waste Heat to Power (WHP) projects. The successful candidate will work with our Project Development and Execution Team, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.

As a key member of a small but highly capable team, this role will be responsible for designing and executing sourcing strategies, managing vendor and supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts that support timely, cost-effective, and technically aligned project execution. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical and commercial mindset, deep experience in capital project procurement, and a collaborative approach to working across technical, commercial, and operational teams. This role is hands-on and strategic. You'll be involved early in project development, help shape technical scopes with our engineers, develop fit for purpose sourcing strategies, and work side-by-side with leadership and the team to move projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation & Management

Cross-Functional Project Coordination

Risk, Cost, and Schedule Management

Systems, Standards, & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

· Location: Calgary, AB or Houston, TX Hybrid possible

Why Join Kanin Energy

About Kanin Energy

Kanin Energy is a Project Development company hyper-focused on industrial emissions. We help heavy industry monetize their waste heat and decarbonize their operations. Kanin staff are professional, dedicated, and have a passion for clean energy & decarbonization. We strive to demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, first-principles thinking, and the pursuit of mastery in our field. We invest in our team and celebrate building meaningful relationships with our staff, client partners, and service providers.

How to Apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please send resumes to careers@kaninenergy.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

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Monday to Friday

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Work Location: In person