Intermediate Procurement Specialist (Buyer / Expeditor)

About the role

Join WSP’s Major Projects group within the Energy, Resources and Industry sector and manage end‑to‑end procurement for complex mining, energy, industrial and power projects across Canada. You will keep project schedules on track by handling everything from bid preparation to purchase‑order closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Apply procurement expertise to deliver client‑specific solutions aligned with project needs.
• Lead bid activities: prepare and issue RFQs, develop bid lists, support evaluations and conduct negotiations.
• Drive purchasing execution by issuing purchase orders and requisitions, managing change orders and ensuring timely closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, team leads and client procurement representatives to maintain schedule alignment.
• Identify and mitigate procurement slippages, communicate impacts and resolve challenges quickly.
• Manage complex packages across Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls disciplines.
• Track fabrication progress, expedite documentation and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Produce accurate reports and maintain organized documentation throughout all procurement phases.
• Support or mentor junior team members when required.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in an EPCM environment within energy, mining, industrial or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and comfort working with ERP and supply‑chain systems.
• Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Resourceful, organized and solution‑oriented, thriving in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced project setting.

Required skills

• MS Office suite
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• ERP systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary range (CAD 70,600 – 102,500 per year, depending on province).
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a top‑100 Canadian employer.
• Access to a global community of engineers, advisors and scientists.
• Mentorship and support for junior team members.