Director of Procurement, Systems, Processes and Tools

Job Description

We’re seeking a Director of Procurement, Systems, Processes and Tools to join our team at WSP Canada. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, this role will be instrumental in shaping procurement activities in line with WSP Canada’s strategic goals. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and vendor management, tailored to the Canadian market. They will lead a team of procurement professionals, collaborate with the global ESP team, manage key supplier relationships within the Canadian context, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements that benefit WSP Canada. A proven track record in a similar role within the Canadian market and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Why choose 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.
• 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Project-Based Procurement: Develop and implement agile procurement process and tools that will support fast track project execution as well as major complex projects.
• Process design & optimization: Design, implement & document system-based processes and tools to:
• Onboard and pre-qualify and manage external suppliers as part of our ERP implementation
• Deploy the procurement process in the Canadian operations (Procure to Pay - P2P entire process).
• Work collaboratively with the Global Procurement team and our Canadian operations to successfully implement these processes considering our hybrid Global Procurement model.
• Implement management reporting dashboard using Power Bi tools.
• Leadership: Manage and lead a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure they can perform their duties effectively.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Ensure that procurement activities are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project based procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the engineering industry with a proven track record of success in a similar role.
• Extensive experience with procurement software and tools implementation along with the ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Strong leadership and management skills along with experience managing a team of procurement professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Ability to work across the organisation and build collaborative relationships to deliver organisational goals.
• Ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends and industry best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Commitment to ethical and transparent procurement practices.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ 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.

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
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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