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PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
- Listed: 29 May 2026
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- British Columbia - Vancouver
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST — Civil & Marine Construction Vancouver, BC | Permanent, Full-Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
A well-established heavy civil and marine contractor is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their Vancouver team. This is a hands-on role at the centre of project delivery — drafting subcontracts, managing purchase orders, and handling cross-border equipment logistics between Canada and the US. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving construction environment, this one's worth a conversation.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
A respected heavy civil and marine contractor with operations across BC and the Pacific Rim. They self-perform complex, logistically demanding projects — port facilities, marine infrastructure, hydropower, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Their team operates across multiple jurisdictions and moves significant equipment and resources across the Canada-US border regularly. COR certified, strong safety culture, and a team that takes pride in solving hard problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply here NOW:
Anita McLaughlin Regional Recruitment Manager — Civil Construction
M: anita.mclaughlin@ssaltd.com T: +1 604 318 3226 W: www.ssaltd.com
Our client's identity will be disclosed at the appropriate stage of the process. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
THE OPPORTUNITY
A well-established heavy civil and marine contractor is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their Vancouver team. This is a hands-on role at the centre of project delivery — drafting subcontracts, managing purchase orders, and handling cross-border equipment logistics between Canada and the US. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving construction environment, this one's worth a conversation.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
A respected heavy civil and marine contractor with operations across BC and the Pacific Rim. They self-perform complex, logistically demanding projects — port facilities, marine infrastructure, hydropower, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Their team operates across multiple jurisdictions and moves significant equipment and resources across the Canada-US border regularly. COR certified, strong safety culture, and a team that takes pride in solving hard problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders
- Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships from procurement through to closeout
- Coordinate cross-border equipment transfers between Canada and the US — including customs documentation, import/export compliance, and CBSA/CBP requirements
- Maintain procurement logs, contract registers, and documentation
- Work closely with project managers and operations to align procurement with project schedules and budgets
- Assist with vendor prequalification and sourcing
- Track deliveries, expedite orders, and resolve procurement issues as they arise
- Support the team with any additional contract administration as needed
- 3+ years in a procurement, contracts, or project administration role — construction or heavy industry preferred
- Experience writing or administering subcontracts and purchase orders
- Knowledge of Canada-US cross-border customs and equipment importation/exportation — CBSA/CBP experience a strong asset
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and document control
- Comfortable working across multiple active projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills — you'll be working with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and customs brokers
- Construction industry background preferred; marine or heavy civil a bonus
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Vancouver office
- Exposure to complex, high-profile projects across BC and the Pacific Rim
- A technically strong, close-knit team that does genuinely interesting work
Apply here NOW:
Anita McLaughlin Regional Recruitment Manager — Civil Construction
M: anita.mclaughlin@ssaltd.com T: +1 604 318 3226 W: www.ssaltd.com
Our client's identity will be disclosed at the appropriate stage of the process. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality.
