Senior Sourcing Specialist - Capital Projects

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support major capital projects with a leading organization in the energy sector. This role will lead complex sourcing initiatives, commercial negotiations, and contract management activities to ensure projects receive the goods and services they need while managing costs, risks, and supplier performance.

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, this position will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, negotiating strong commercial agreements, and managing contracts from award through closeout.

Initially a 12 month contract term, the ideal candidate brings extensive capital project procurement experience, strong commercial judgment, and the confidence to work independently as a trusted advisor to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for complex goods and services supporting major capital projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and manage competitive RFX processes, including supplier evaluations, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract conditions to deliver value while protecting project interests.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including contract award, administration, amendments, change orders, claims, and closeout.
• Recommend contracting strategies and compensation models based on project requirements, market conditions, and commercial risks.
• Partner with project teams to address procurement challenges, support key decisions, and keep sourcing activities aligned with project schedules.
• Identify and manage supplier, contractual, and commercial risks throughout project execution.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, and financial commitments to ensure suppliers meet their obligations.
• Lead the commercial review of contract changes, claims, invoice discrepancies, and disputes to support timely resolution.
• Provide market intelligence and commercial advice to improve supplier selection and sourcing outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support effective project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, strengthen procurement processes, and improve contract management practices.
• Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records to support internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, contract management, or supply chain.
• Proven experience supporting major capital projects, including complex procurement and contracting activities.
• Hands-on experience leading competitive sourcing events, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong contract lifecycle management experience, including contract administration, change management, claims management, and closeout.
• Solid understanding of contract law, commercial risk management, and procurement best practices.
• Experience working with EPC/EPCM, construction, engineering, equipment, or material supply contracts is strongly preferred.
• Background in the energy sector, including midstream, pipelines, or other major infrastructure projects, is a strong asset.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess risks, resolve complex issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple project teams.
• SCMP designation or equivalent professional certification is an asset.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or a similar procurement system is a strong asset.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.