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AltaGas - Sourcing Specialist

AltaGas
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Job Description Position Summary The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, procurement, and contract lifecycle activities for goods and services supporting AltaGas' major capital projects. This role executes competitive sourcing initiatives, supports supplier selection and commercial and contractual negotiations, issues purchase orders, and administers contracts, including amendments, change management, claims support, and closeout, in accordance with AltaGas Supply Chain policies and procedures. Partnering closely with Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders, the Sourcing Specialist contributes commercial value, supports the management of contractual and supply chain risk, and helps align procurement activities with project scope, schedule, and commercial objectives. The role provides commercial support, contributes to supplier and contracting decisions, and identifies opportunities to improve procurement and contract management practices. Tasks and Responsibilities Execute sourcing and procurement activities in accordance with AltaGas Supply Chain policies and procedures. Support the development of sourcing strategies and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFXs, supplier evaluations, and market assessments. Identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers based on commercial, technical, operational, and risk considerations. Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations with guidance as required to support value, performance, and appropriate risk allocation. Support the recommendation of contracting and compensation models based on project scope, complexity, market conditions, and risk profile. Administer contracts and purchase orders throughout their lifecycle, including preparation, negotiation support, execution, amendments, claims support, renewals, and closeout. Provide commercial support to stakeholders on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, contract structures, and commercial risks. Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, commercial obligations, and spend commitments. Identify, assess, and support the mitigation of commercial, contractual, supplier, and supply chain risks. Validate invoices, manage commercial reconciliations, and support the resolution of contractual disputes and claims. Provide commercial support and market intelligence to stakeholders and contribute to supplier selection decisions. Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Identify opportunities to improve processes, optimize costs, and enhance procurement and contracting practices. Maintain procurement and contract documentation to support governance, compliance, and audit readiness. Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Relevant degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supply chain experience. Experience executing competitive sourcing events and supporting commercial negotiations. Demonstrated knowledge of procurement best practices, contract formation, supplier management. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Working knowledge of project execution, contract lifecycles, and commercial management principles. Experience supporting claims, change management, and contract administration. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiating skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred / Assets SCMP or equivalent professional designation. Experience with EPC/EPCM, construction, engineering, equipment, services or material supply agreements. Experience supporting major capital projects and/or energy sector. Experience with sourcing methodologies, commercial evaluation and supplier qualification processes. Oracle ERP or similar procurement system experience. Key Success Factors Sound commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and proacti…

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