BEUMER Group

manufacturing

ProcurementSpecialist

Calgary, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Procurement Specialist at BEUMER Group. Skills: Procurement, Supplier management, Contract negotiation, Steel category. Manage heavy duty steel supplier selection. Manage contracting and performance for Minerals & Mining division”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure selected heavy-duty steel suppliers consistently meet contractual obligations; Enable successful execution of projects; Contribute to the overall success of BEUMER North America’s Minerals & Mining operations

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Critical thinking; Problem-solving skills; Take necessary actions in a timely manner to address performance issues; Support Project Managers in developing and implementing mitigation measures

Eligibility Requirements

Able to travel as required by the business, up to 30% of the time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business, Minimum 5-7 years of procurement experience, Minimum 5-7 years of contract experience with respect to heavy duty steel suppliers in a project environment, Commercial background, Technical business overview, Sufficient knowledge and hands-on experience of working with heavy duty steel suppliers, Knowledge of overall project management methods, Critical thinking skills, Problem-solving skills, Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation, Experience in managing supplier relationships, Excellent negotiation skills, Advanced Practitioner of MS Office, Advanced Practitioner of BGMS (BEUMER Group Management System), Close communication and frequent coordination with stakeholders

Nice to Have

Engineering degree preferred, Experience from similar industry and project procurement is highly desired

What You'll Do.

Manage heavy duty steel supplier selection

Manage contracting and performance for Minerals & Mining division

Lead heavy duty steel supplier selection

Lead contracting process

Monitor and manage heavy duty steel supplier performance

Own supplier relationship and performance management

Address performance issues

Initiate regular meetings with project stakeholders

Follow up on internal time schedules

Follow up on progress for project procurement contracts

Ensure cross project visibility of procurement packages

Ensure global/local category managers are timely informed/consulted

Secure deadline compliance

Secure quality requirements/standards

Ensure flow down of customer contract details

Define project specific T&C

Define contractual concept

Ensure RFQ process delivers comparable offers

Negotiate and finalize specific subcontracts

Support Project Managers in developing mitigation measures

Implement mitigation measures

Ensure claim handling

Project filing of contracts

Project filing of information

Ensure visibility of procurement in project team

Collaborate with other members of BC Procurement and Supply Chain team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Initiate regular meetings with project stakeholders (Project and Technical project managers, Project scheduling center, category managers); Ensure cross project visibility of the procurement packages and issues to the relevant category managers; Collaborate with other members of the BC Procurement and Supply Chain team for team initiatives and best practice sharing; Close communication and frequent coordination with stakeholders (Project Director/Manager, Technical Project Manager, Procurement Team, Contracts Management, Site Management, Cost Control, Planning, Project Subject Matter Experts, The Subcontractor/Supplier)

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation; Close communication and frequent coordination with stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Procurement planning (PPP), Follow up on internal time schedules, Follow up on progress for project procurement contracts, Ensure cross project visibility of procurement packages, Ensure global/local category managers are timely informed/consulted, Secure forecasting, Secure capacity, Secure deadline compliance, Secure quality requirements/standards, Ensure flow down of customer contract details, Define project specific T&C, Define contractual concept, Ensure RFQ process delivers comparable offers, Negotiate and finalize specific subcontracts, Support Project Managers in developing mitigation measures, Implement mitigation measures, Ensure claim handling, Project filing of contracts, Project filing of information, Ensure visibility of procurement in project team

Full Job Description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork! The Procurement Specialist, supporting BEUMER North America’s Minerals & Mining division, is responsible for developing and executing project-specific procurement strategies and managing transactions with a primary focus on the heavy-duty steel category. This role serves as the key point of contact for project teams on all heavy-duty steel-related matters, applying a strong commercial mindset to supplier selection, performance management, price negotiation, and the establishment of favorable commercial terms and contracts. The overarching objective is to ensure that selected heavy-duty steel suppliers consistently meet contractual obligations, thereby enabling the successful execution of projects and contributing to the overall success of BEUMER North America’s Minerals & Mining operations. Job Responsibilities: * Responsible for managing heavy duty steel supplier selection, contracting, and performance for the Minerals & Mining division. * Lead heavy duty steel supplier selection, RFQ, and contracting process with input from the project team. * Closely monitor and manage heavy duty steel supplier performance with an emphasis on product quality, cost, and schedule integrity. * Own the supplier relationship and performance management. Take necessary actions in a timely manner to address performance issues. * Procurement Coordinator for the specific project: within the procurement team, initiate regular meetings with the project stakeholders (Project and Technical project managers, Project scheduling center, category managers). * Procur

Free ATS check

Applying for this Procurement Specialist role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on SmartRecruiters

  • SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
  • Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
  • Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about BEUMER Group?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →