Procurement Specialist

About TransCanada Turbines:

TransCanada Turbines (TCT) is the sole authorized overhaul, repair, and maintenance service provider for both Siemens Energy and General Electric (GE) aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, serving an expanding international client base. TCT is headquartered in Airdrie and operates an overhaul depot in Airdrie, a testing facility in Calgary, and field service offices located across the USA and in the UK.

TCT is a private company, wholly owned by TC Energy. This is a mature and sophisticated business held to a gold standard on compliance. A key competitive differentiator is that we provide best-in-class service through a caring culture and dynamic people with diverse backgrounds. We work with our customers to provide the best solutions to meet their needs.

TCT is dedicated to protecting its employees, assets, resources, and the environment by prioritizing health, safety, and environmental considerations in all corporate decisions. Committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, TCT strives to meet or exceed regulatory standards, prevent accidents and injuries, and integrate safety into every aspect of its operations.

Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for purchase of material and service requirements for the organization. This position requires the individual to be highly organized, possess strong computer and communication skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Duties may at times continue outside normal working hours.

Duties:

The duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

- Execution of the procurement process, including sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating contracts.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements.

- Support in the creation and management of purchase orders.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

- Purchase materials, supplies and services.

- Maintain contact with suppliers and vendors daily to expedite orders. This includes monitoring expected delivery dates, shipping issues and invoicing/payment issues.

- Evaluate bids, select and recommend supplier and negotiate prices, delivery, quality and service.

- Oversight of day-to-day SCM operations and ERP data (NetSuite)

- Assist in the ongoing identification process of surplus materials.

- Coordinate the procurement, receipt and delivery of goods including follow up to customer.

- Work with Materials Department to ensure all incoming orders are correct prior to receiving parts.

- Work with Finance to expedite payments and correct invoicing and purchase order issues.

- Willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge of procurement strategies.

- Always adhere to strict ethical behaviour and immediately report any concerns to management.

- Take ownership of HSE issues and demonstrate enthusiasm and support for HSE.

- Other duties as directed by Senior Procurement Specialist

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum training and/or educational requirement for this role is 6+ years related experience or a combination of education and experience.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Must be able to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and demonstrate strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.

- Provide support to all other departments and acts as the primary interface between the company and its suppliers.

- Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

- Demonstrates intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and adapting to evolving processes.

Personal Characteristics:

In addition to qualifications and experience for this position, equally important are the interpersonal components. Specifically, the successful candidate will have:

- A willingness and desire to learn the business of TCT.

- Drive and motivation to multi-task and self-manage in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with internal and external clients.

- The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other internal personnel.

- Acute analytical and critical thinking skills.

Employee/team flexibility is of prime importance to TransCanada Turbines. It is important that all employees are willing and able to assist with any activity, at any time, as necessary to support the needs of a changing and demanding customer base in the gas turbine repair and overhaul business.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation package, including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits, company paid RRSP contributions, annual bonus, and free parking.

- Culture that values trust, open communication, safety, integrity, and accountability.

- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a locally operated business with a global reach.

- Enthusiastic team of professionals with a focus on continuous learning, recognition, and a shared customer-centric mindset; and we like to have a few laughs along the way.

- Flexibility to work from home occasionally; reviewed annually.

- Emphasis on employee training and professional development.

Deadline to apply is Friday, August 15, at 4:00 PM MST.

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