Contracts/Procurement Engineer

at  ORION

Job description
We have a current opportunity for a Contracts/Procurement Engineer on a contract basis based in the Fort Saskatchewan area for approximately 12+ month on a full-time base.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MAY INCLUDE:

• Planning and Performance
• Category Management Analysis
• Contract Management
• Sourcing and Operation

To be succesful, required includes:

• Bachelor’s degree - technical field is preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in applying this discipline in oil and gas projects
• Familiar with a variety of disciplines and concepts
• Contract Position of approximately 12-15 months.
• Legally permitted (current) to work in Canada
• Mon-Fri 8am-5pm in the Fort Saskatchewan are of Alberta and willing to start ASAP.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment

THE ROLE INCUDES:

The incumbent will play a pivotal role in providing the essential support needed to deliver cost-effective solutions that impact our client’s businesses positively and form long-term relationships with our partners and suppliers. In particular, this includes contractors committed to social performance and a cleaner global energy.
The Contract and Procurement team is responsible for everything our client buys to develop and operate its assets, equating to approximately $65 billion in annual spend. It’s a thrilling environment for individuals with proven experience to continue there growth within the industry.
To be successful the incumbent must be familiar/experienced with a variety of the discipline’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performs a variety of tasks with minimal day to day supervision. Has begun to demonstrate some breadth in applying skills to different project phases and / or acquiring experience in other related disciplines. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES:

You’ll have the chance to play a pivotal role within the Contracting and Procurement team.

• Analyzing supplier/category market intelligence
• Developing cost models
• Contract bidding and negotiating
• Post-award contract management
• Implementing and localizing procurement corporate strategies

YOU WILL TAKE ON A RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING:

• Contract engineer or analyst
• Buyer
• Category and market intelligence analyst
• Procurement manager