Procurement and Contracts Specialist
Posted 22 hours ago
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45 to 50 per hour
Job Description
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Procurement and Contract Specialist to join a dynamic procurement team supporting infrastructure projects in BC. This contract role exists to manage the sourcing and pre-award procurement process for a portfolio of construction projects. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary environment, helping internal teams develop and execute efficient procurement processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the pre-award procurement process for assigned infrastructure projects (primarily water utility construction)
- Collaborate with internal engineering and project management teams to develop RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and other bid documents
- Ensure all procurement activities align with applicable trade agreements and public procurement rules
- Coordinate and participate in bid evaluations, supporting compliance, fairness, and value-based selection
- Advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy, procurement options, and best practices
- Liaise with internal legal, risk, and finance teams during the tendering process
- Support negotiations and contract drafting using established templates and standards
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, approvals, and communications
- Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement tools, templates, and processes
- Foster strong working relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Canadian public procurement rules, including trade agreements and contract frameworks
- Proven experience developing competitive bid documents (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) in a multidisciplinary, public or formal procurement setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in collaborative environments
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with attention to detail and deadlines
- Comfortable working with engineering, legal, and project teams
- 3+ years of experience in procurement or contract management, preferably in infrastructure or capital projects
- SCMP, PSPP or equivalent certification considered an asset
- Working knowledge of procurement systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Hybrid work model: ability to attend the office 3 days per week in the Lower Mainland
Remuneration
- Target rate of $45-50/hr, depending on experience
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc.
Application closing date is 2026-04-06
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