Assistant Procurement Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Procurement Project Manager to support utility and power delivery project. This role will support capital programs and project execution within our Power & Energy team and is critical to ensuring the successful planning, sourcing, and delivery of materials, equipment, and services. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced, projectized environment, partnering closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Schedulers, and internal Procurement to meet client objectives and solve complex supply chain challenges. This Opportunity We are seeking candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and entrepreneurial environment, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and continuous improvement. • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Motivated to help build, grow, and improve procurement capabilities. • Self-Starter: Comfortable taking ownership, learning quickly, and driving results. • Curious & Innovative: Continuously seeking better solutions to complex challenges. • Highly Collaborative: Strong communicator who works effectively across disciplines and geographies. • Problem Solver: Solution-oriented with the ability to navigate ambiguity. • Proven or Emerging Leader: Capable of influencing stakeholders, fostering strong relationships, and supporting team development.

Your Impact • Procurement Execution & Strategy• Oversee and execute procurement activities for equipment, materials, and services, including framework, competitively bid, sole-sourced, and delegated purchases. • Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project scope, schedule, risk, and cost objectives. • Conduct competitive bidding processes, including development of sourcing strategies, bid packages, evaluation criteria, proposal analysis, and supplier selection. • Negotiate commercial terms and conditions for capital projects, services, and material purchases under general supervision. • Purchase low- to medium-value and risk goods and services in accordance with company and client requirements.

• RFPs, Documentation & Compliance• Prepare and issue RFPs (Requests for Proposals) in coordination with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction Managers, PMO, and Expediting. • Prepare purchase requisition templates and supporting procurement documentation required by company and client governance processes. • Assist Project Management with company-mandated procurement documents, including: • Procurement justifications and approvals • Sole-source documentation • Technical and commercial evaluations • Historical comparisons • Change order processing