The Procurement Team Lead is responsible for defining, leading, coordinating, and overseeing all procurement activities across projects. They develop the overall procurement strategy, ensure contractual governance, supervise team performance, and act as the primary decision-making authority and escalation point for strategic, contractual, and commercial matters. In collaboration with project management and the procurement leadership team, the Procurement Team Lead initiates projects, defines procurement plans and strategies, approves major decisions, and ensures regulatory, contractual, and procedural compliance throughout the entire procurement cycle, from planning to contract closeout.
What you will do
Planning and Preparation of Procurement Activities
- Initiate project procurement activities during the preliminary or pre-construction phases.
- Define and approve overall procurement strategies and plans for projects.
- Plan project-specific procurement requirements.
- Define contractual strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop, structure, and continuously improve procurement tools, processes, and practices.
- Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and project objectives.
- Contribute to the selection of strategic project partners.
Tendering, Analysis, and Contract Management
- Oversee strategic, critical, or high-risk tenders.
- Collaborate on and approve commercial bid evaluations.
- Approve purchasing recommendations and contracts.
- Participate in major contract negotiations.
- Approve contract drafting, awarding, and administration.
- Oversee expediting activities.
Communication, Coordination, and Monitoring
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in strategic coordination meetings.
- Lead and supervise procurement teams (Agents, Specialists, Managers).
- Support the procurement execution team on major issues.
- Monitor overall performance of procurement teams and projects.
- Act as the primary escalation point for contractual and commercial matters.
Risk, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
- Oversee the management of contractual and commercial risks.
- Validate mitigation strategies and arbitrate major risks.
- Ensure regulatory, contractual, and procedural compliance.
- Manage and control procurement processes.
- Conduct market intelligence and strategic monitoring.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement practices.
This role could be for you if you have
- Degree in supply chain management, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in procurement management within the construction, engineering, and/or industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of the full procurement process.
- Ability to adapt to workload variations across different project phases.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Strong proficiency with information systems, office software, and management systems.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
