Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Your professional future matters. At Weldco-Beales Manufacturing, we care as much about your future as we do about our own. That's why we're always: Searching for top talent; Striving for new heights; and Succeeding in creating a dynamic work environment. Everything you bring to the table, we want it. We want to watch you grow and thrive alongside WBM.

Who Are We?

In operation for 80 years, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing is proudly a 100% Inuvialuit-owned company. We put three things ahead of all else: our people, our quality, and our safety. We produce heavy equipment attachments for construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Joining our team means committing to excellence, while receiving industry-leading employee experience. We'll stand behind you as you strive for success and promote the ideals of WBM.

Who Are You?

The Senior Procurement Specialist is an experienced procurement professional responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing execution in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance while supporting production schedules, quality standards, and business objectives. The Senior Procurement Specialist takes ownership of sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationships, driving cost optimization and supply chain reliability.

This position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The Senior Procurement Specialist works closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Planning, and Sales to align procurement activities with operational priorities, mitigate supply risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role also provides leadership and guidance to a small procurement team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and consistent performance.

This position reports directly to the Vice President, Finance.

What Will You Do?

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

 
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and category sourcing strategies
 
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term agreements
 
• Identify and deliver cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives
 
• Conduct supplier, market, and commodity analysis to manage risk and volatility
 
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align procurement strategies with business goals

Supplier Management

 
• Manage relationships with key and strategic suppliers
 
• Monitor and report on supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, service)
 
• Lead supplier reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
 
• Develop alternate and secondary sourcing strategies to reduce supply risk
 
• Enforce contractual compliance and address non-conformance issues

Procurement Execution & Operations

 
• Oversee end-to-end procurement execution, from sourcing through delivery
 
• Ensure materials support production schedules and customer commitments
 
• Support Planning, Inventory, and Operations on supply-related matters
 
• Resolve supply, pricing, quality, and contract issues proactively
 
• Manage outplant and external services (machining, heat treatment, etc.)

Process, Systems & Compliance

 
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and regulations
 
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and governance
 
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems (Business Central)
 
• Support spend analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking
 
• Promote workplace safety across all procurement activities

Leadership & Strategic Contribution

 
• Lead centralization of procurement activities from the Edmonton site
 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Planning, Sales, and Manufacturing
 
• Prepare and present reports on supplier performance, costs, risks, and KPIs
 
• Investigate and resolve complex procurement issues
 
• Champion accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
 
• Mentor and support team members to strengthen procurement capability

Sound Familiar?

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and contract management skills
• ERP experience (Business Central preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Proven ability to manage risk and drive continuous improvement

Bonus Round

Our employees are the lifeblood of WBM. We offer the following benefits to help you be he best version of yourself:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching
• Education support including EI top-up payments
• A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results.
• Rewards:
  • monthly incentive program with monetary rewards
  • service awards in 5-year increments 
  • company/team events 
  • personal growth 
  • career advancement opportunities

Vacancy Status:

This position is currently vacant and available for immediate hire.

What Do You Think?

If your interest is piqued, we'd love to hear from you. Submit an application and show us what you're made of. While we love to chat, time isn't on our side, so only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Just a Quick Heads-Up 

To help us keep things moving and make sure we give every application a fair look, we may use a little help from AI during the initial resume screening process. It's just a tool to help us match your experience with the role. No AI is making big decisions in this very human-centric process

Real people are still very much part of every step, especially when it comes to interviews and final decisions. If you ever have questions or need any kind of accommodation along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to help

Weldco Companies is a subsidiary of IDC (Inuvialuit Development Corporation) and is 100% Inuvialuit owned. Weldco provides Employment and Career Development opportunities for its beneficiaries and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Weldco's goal is for our employees to be as diverse as our products. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require accommodation at any point throughout this process we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Applications for this position may be kept on file for twelve months and may be considered for future positions within Weldco or IDC.  Your interest in Weldco is appreciated.  Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.  No phone calls please.