Procurement Manager, Rail - Thornhill, Canada - WSP
Description
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 55,000 team members across the globe.
In Canada, our 9,800+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide.We are among the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies two years in a row, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canada's Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.
At
WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
THORNHILL GTA:
The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking a Procurement Manager, Rail & Transit to join our Transportation Systems team located at our Thornhill office.
Reporting to the Manager, this position will be responsible for reviewing, validating, and reporting on procurement strategy and functions to support major pursuits and projects.
This position involves extensive contact with the client third party agencies and project staff.
As a member of the Transportation Systems team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects.
You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.
***:Why WSP?:
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of
Inclusion and
Belonging: - Our
Flexible Work Policy we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. - Our
Hybrid Work Policy:
- A
Canadian success story we're
proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
-
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to
your ideas and trying
new things.
- A phenomenal
collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely
good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
**#WeAre
WSP
A day in the life:
- WSP strives for gender balanced representation, including mentorship, and collaboration.
- Be in charge of your own career growth by working collaboratively with your manager.
- Flexible benefits.
- Wellness time (to manage work life balance).
- Hybrid return to office policy (unless otherwise stated per project requirements).
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects locally and internationally.
- Be a part of a collaborative high performing team.
- Reviewing, validating, monitoring, and reporting on the procurement strategy and schedule of the Contractor.
- Participating in evaluation of and provide recommendation on Contractor's subcontractor selection and negotiation.
- Auditing Contractor's compliance to established procedures and standards for project procurement.
- Participating in working groups and other project meetings and reporting on all procurement activities.
What you'll bring to WSP
:
TECHINICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification from Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), Supply Chain Canada or their predecessor/successors in purchasing and procurement management such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent.
- 15 years' experience with at least 8 years' experience in leading the procurement process for major capital construction project(s).
- Rapid rail and transit experience is a requirement.
- Experience with procurement as part of large scale infrastructure projects.
- Certified Professional In Supply Management
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