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Buyer IV

@ Randstad Canada

Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a contract Project Buyer IV to run procurement for a large electrical program on a capital expansion project. The role covers sourcing complex, long-lead electrical equipment and services, from competitive bids through contract execution and purchase order issuance. The posting asks for at least seven years of supply chain experience and Oracle R12 or Cloud ERP skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Source complex, long-lead electrical equipment and services contracts
  • Lead RFx, bid evaluation and contract negotiation
  • Plan, report and forecast supply chain activities
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance
  • Ensure compliance with SCM and enterprise governance

Requirements summary:

  • University degree in business or supply chain, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum seven years of SCM experience
  • Experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for energy projects
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts
  • Oracle R12 or Cloud ERP experience for PO creation

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
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2026-10-30
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2026-10-30

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSupply chain & logistics
Experience7+ years
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyBusiness, Supply Chain Management

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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
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  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
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Job description
Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Please submit your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Advantages
• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset

Responsibilities
Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Please submit your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Qualifications
• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Summary
Do you thrive in managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance and acting as a strategic partner to a large Project Team? As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance. This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects. If you excel in collaboration, problem solving and analysis we want you to be on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Who You Are:

You have the following education & experience:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Preferred:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.

• Minimum travel required

Please submit your resume in confidence to [email protected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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