• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14430

Supply Chain Professional

Location: Burnaby, BC (Edmonds – Hybrid)
Duration: 12-Month Contract

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Supply Chain Professional to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional with experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and competitive procurement who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you'll lead end-to-end sourcing activities, develop procurement strategies, manage competitive bid processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver best-value procurement solutions while ensuring compliance with public procurement policies and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from project intake through contract award and purchase order execution.

• Develop sourcing and category management strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Review purchase requisitions and recommend the most appropriate sourcing approach.

• Conduct supplier market analysis and identify qualified suppliers.

• Prepare and manage competitive procurement documents, including RFQs and related contracting documentation.

• Coordinate competitive sourcing events, bidder communications, and clarifications.

• Lead commercial bid evaluations and support technical evaluation teams.

• Prepare award recommendations and contract documentation.

• Facilitate purchase order creation and ensure compliance with procurement and financial approval processes.

• Build strong relationships with project teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

• Identify sourcing risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.

• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and category management principles.

• Experience leading competitive procurement processes and supplier evaluations.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience using SAP, including purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) processing.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public sector procurement and governance.

• Knowledge of Indigenous procurement frameworks and supplier engagement.

• Experience supporting infrastructure, capital projects, or utility operations.

• Familiarity with supplier market analysis and strategic sourcing best practices.

• Experience working within a large, complex organization.

Work Environment

• Hybrid position based in Burnaby (Edmonds), BC.

• Two to three days per week in the office.

• Occasional travel to other office locations for meetings may be required.

If you're a procurement professional looking to make an impact on major infrastructure projects while working with one of British Columbia's largest utility providers, we'd love to hear from you.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com