Procurement Specialist

Who We Are

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 113 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at www.transalta.com.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team. This is a full-time role based in our head office in downtown Calgary with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office & 2 days at home). Reporting directly to the Manager, Growth Supply Chain Management, this role involves sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, procurement and purchase order management in support of the Company goals. We are looking for an individual interested in being part of a high performing team, who challenge themselves to learn every day and is motivated to be a true part of our organization, people and goals. In turn, we have opportunities for you!

What You Will Do

• Build vendor relationships and collaborate with growth project teams and external stakeholders to ensure TransAlta's investments achieve superior returns over the life of the facilities.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms, and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Manage the bid process by preparing requests for quotations and proposals (RFQs and RFPs), analyzing bids, and working in collaboration with the cross-functional evaluation teams to select the best suppliers.
• Administer post-award contracts, ensuring effective change management, contract compliance, and timely resolution of any contractual disputes or issues.
• Review and process purchase requests from internal stakeholders, preparing, sending and filing purchase orders accurately.
• Build trust and strong relationships with key, cross-functional stakeholders and business sponsors through competency, collaboration, integrity, and transparency.
• Provide input into new supply chain procedures, processes, and playbooks.
• Engage with key contractors and vendors to TransAlta’s business and ensure relationships and communications are well managed and understood.
• Work through problem resolution to mitigate invoice payment.
• Analyze historical costs, capital plans, bid rates on external spend items such as equipment, bulks, parts and services and recommend sourcing strategies.
• Identify cost and process improvement opportunities.

What We Need From You

• 6-8+ years’ relevant work experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, technical-related field or equivalent.
• Proven experience in procurement of services and materials in Energy, Utility & or EPC industries.
• Ability to run negotiations with multiple stakeholders with a keen understanding of the negotiation process.
• World class communication with the ability to negotiate, develop strategies and evaluate proposals.
• Experience with SCM processes, practices, metrics and relationship management.
• Demonstrated capability to understand and manage risk effectively, balancing business requirements.
• Solid computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP, Wave, SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to balance several dealings at once and identify key legal and commercial issues.
• Ability to travel as needed for in person representation with vendors and for governance assurance across operating sites and EP houses.
• Most importantly, energy and passion to do what you do.

What We Offer

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Utilities