Purchasing Specialist (Construction)

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week)

Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required

Duration:1-Year Contract

Background Check Requirement: Background check and 2 Professional References required

About the Opportunity
Join a respected post-secondary institution where your procurement expertise will directly support the successful delivery of construction and capital projects that enhance the campus community. As a Construction Purchasing Specialist, you'll play an important role in sourcing the materials, equipment, and services needed to keep critical infrastructure projects moving forward.

Working alongside project managers, operations teams, and external suppliers, you'll apply your construction procurement expertise to deliver best-value outcomes while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative environment that values strong partnerships and continuous improvement.

What's In It for You
This contract offers the opportunity to work on diverse construction initiatives while collaborating with experienced procurement and facilities professionals. You'll gain exposure to complex capital projects in a team environment that values knowledge sharing, accountability, and practical problem solving.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead procurement activities for construction materials, equipment, and services supporting Facilities Management projects.
• You'll manage competitive procurement processes, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations using best value procurement practices.
• You'll administer construction procurement activities, including working with CCDC contracts and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle.
• You'll collaborate with project managers, operations teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• You'll ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable government procurement regulations.
• You'll foster strong supplier relationships while supporting efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience supporting construction, facilities, infrastructure, or capital projects.
• SCMP designation, an MBA, or demonstrated experience with Construction CCDC contracts and construction sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of competitive procurement processes, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Experience interpreting procurement policies, internal controls, and associated financial processes.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to leverage technology to support procurement processes.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.