Senior Project Buyer Contract Length : 12 Months Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. Senior Project Buyer to support a large portfolio of capital expansion projects focused on electrical infrastructure and energy-related initiatives. This role is responsible for leading complex procurement activities, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring compliance with procurement and governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to project teams, helping secure critical materials and services, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting the successful execution of major capital projects. Lead sourcing activities for complex, high-value, and long-lead electrical equipment, as well as service contracts supporting major capital projects. Assess market conditions and identify opportunities for early supplier engagement to secure capacity and support project schedules. Partner with Supply Chain Management, Category Management, and Project teams to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies. Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFX development, bid solicitation, bid evaluation, technical and commercial clarifications, negotiations, and contract execution. Develop procurement plans and provide regular forecasting, reporting, and status updates to project stakeholders. Identify procurement-related risks and contribute to project risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with governance, quality, legal, expediting, and other supply chain functions to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supply chain governance standards, and organizational requirements.



Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance and contractual commitments. Provide commercial guidance regarding contract terms, conditions, and deviations, and support the development of alternative commercial solutions when required. University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or strategic sourcing. Demonstrated experience procuring complex electrical equipment for large-scale energy or infrastructure projects. Proven experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts. In-depth knowledge of RFx processes, contract development, and contract management practices. Ability to independently manage supplier relationships and supplier performance. Experience using ERP systems for purchase order creation, preferably Oracle R12 or Oracle Cloud. 10+ years of procurement experience within the power, electrical transmission, liquids, or natural gas industries. Postgraduate degree or MBA. Qualified designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or an equivalent certification. Hybrid office environment. Minimal travel required. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Contract Negotiation & Administration Commercial Acumen Risk Management & Mitigation Project Procurement Planning Supply Chain Governance & Compliance Forecasting, Reporting & Performance Tracking We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

📌 Procurement Specialist (Canada)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Canada