Procurement Principal, Operations
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Contract Duration: 5-6 Months
Position Type: Contract
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Principal, Operations to support procurement activities for a mining processing plant. This position will lead strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and procurement execution to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and reliable supply of critical materials, equipment, and services required to support ongoing operations.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and key business stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategies, mitigate supply chain risks, optimize total cost of ownership, and drive commercial value while maintaining compliance with corporate governance requirements and procurement standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for operational, maintenance, and capital requirements across the processing plant.
- Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that improve supply continuity, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.
- Manage competitive bid processes including RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, service agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors to ensure reliable service delivery and performance.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including material shortages, vendor dependencies, logistical constraints, and market volatility.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Technical Services, and Project teams to understand demand requirements and align procurement activities with operational priorities.
- Support procurement activities for critical spares, plant consumables, maintenance services, and capital equipment.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, contract compliance, service level agreements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive cost-saving and value-creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and commercial optimization.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and contractual obligations.
- Provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise to internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Support planning and execution of plant shutdowns, maintenance campaigns, and operational readiness activities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and high-value commercial negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of procurement governance, contract law principles, supplier relationship management, and category management.
- Experience procuring maintenance services, operational materials, critical spares, plant consumables, and capital equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making across operational and technical teams.
- Experience working in a mining or mineral processing environment is highly preferred.
