Job Description
Closing Date: June 28, 2024 Reporting to the Lead of Procurement as well as the Project Manager while assigned to a project, the Project Procurement Specialist will use and maintain Teck’s standard project procurement methods, procedures, templates, and systems, and when on a project, manage various stages of the procurement process which includes the full procurement lifecycle for contracting and material and equipment purchasing. This is a one-year contract position that requires working three days in office and two remote. The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for close coordination with the other project services disciplines as well as project teams including Project Managers and Directors, and corporate support groups such as Legal and Corporate Risk as required. The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for close coordination with the other project services disciplines as well as project teams including Project Managers and Directors, and corporate support groups such as Legal and Corporate Risk as required. To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, who can build and maintain positive relationships with partners across all levels of our organization. We require someone who has strong critical thinking and conceptual thinking skills. Join us in breathtaking Calgary, Alberta or the Elk Valley, British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone!Responsibilities:Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and proceduresParticipate in the development and implementation of procurement techniques and methodsAssist Teck legal to compile and format key supplier Master Services Agreements. Ensure projects are maintaining a Master Services Agreement database. Assist in developing and maintaining a supplier library including supplier contact information, corporate overviews, and supplier scorecards. Request and consolidate input from Project Services procurement team and project procurement teamsMaintain current and accurate procurement records throughout the project lifecyclePrepare and apply project specific procedures and guidelines for project procurement using Teck PDG Project Procedures ManualPrepare the project procurement plan taking into account any strategic packaging options that supports the overall project execution planPrepare full project life-cycle procurement documents including compiling and formatting agreements, evaluation spreadsheets, supplier scorecards and others as requiredPrepare the project procurement work flowcharts in line with the Project Procedures ManualPrepare weekly Project procurement meeting agendas, maintain action items lists and track progressAs required, ensuring any Project Service Providers procurement function complies with all relevant requirements, policies, industry best practices, and project-specific requirementsManage purchase orders and contracts through their full life cycleAssist with the assessment of project time and cost claimsAt the completion of the project, assists in developing and recording the project’s historical procurement information and “lessons learned”, for use on future projectsMaintain and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to environmental protection as a core valueQualifications:Undergraduate degree in a related fieldMinimum eight years’ experience in project procurement. Previous experience working on major mining and/or process plant project implementation is desirableMinimum one year of direct field experienceGood knowledge of contract and order formation, negotiation and change managementDemonstrated knowledge of project management including risk management and change managementPrevious experience with freight forwarding, freight logistics, brokerage and quality surveillanceGood understanding and experience in multiple phases of project executionAble to raise awareness of procurement activities which have an impact on critical pathWorking knowledge of ERP procurement and purchasing systemsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint as well as SharePointStrong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry and ability to understand drawings and technical reports is an assetFluency in Spanish is an asset Salary Rate: $65.00 - $75.00 / Hour The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references. About Teck At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc. Teck has been named one of and is one of . The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at or follow .