<h3>
	Summary</h3>
<p>
	Reporting to the Director of Procurement and working closely with the Senior Project Manager, the Procurement Specialist (Projects) will provide support to major projects within Dover The Procurement Specialist (Projects) will be responsible for the Project Materials Management which includes purchasing, expediting, logistics, spare parts management, warehousing and project material closeout activities that may occur during the various phases of a project. The project activity will include both capital construction and drilling. As such there will be a requirement to interface closely with the Contract Specialist (Drilling) in support of the main drilling activities. This position is based in Calgary.</p>
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	Responsibilities</h3>
<p>
	1. Gain alignment with the Project Management Team (PMT) on project procurement needs, objectives and requirements as well as establish project specific procurement processes and procedures that support the project&rsquo;s goals and objectives:<br />
	a. Working with the project team, develop the Purchasing Strategy and the Materials Management Strategy.<br />
	b. Develop and/or provide input on PEP documents regarding Purchasing and Materials Management.<br />
	c. Work with the Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans and then review and approve Contractor&rsquo;s procurement procedures and processes.<br />
	d. Work with other Procurement Specialists to determine opportunities for Sourcing leverage.<br />
	e. Compile equipment and materials source and bid lists specific to project requirements.<br />
	f. Develop plan for purchase of bulk materials.<br />
	g. Develop Closeout and Material Reconciliation plan.<br />
	h. Understand the schedule and identify key interface points.</p>
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	2. Participate with PMT in the identification of Long lead Equipment (LLE), conduct LLE contracting activities to procure those items as well as provide logistics coordination and expediting support for all equipment for the project, including:<br />
	a. Participate in the selection of LLE to be ordered and ensure requisition is prepared and submitted for approval.<br />
	b. Develop Procurement and Bid Evaluation Plans and participate in the development of the RFP package.<br />
	c. Participate in Bid Evaluation and finalize award recommendations for LLE and obtain required endorsements and approvals.<br />
	d. Ensure RFP for EPC Contractor contains adequate language for efficient assignment of the LLE packages to the EPC Contractor when chosen.<br />
	e. Coordinate, along with Contract Specialist (Projects), the formal assignment of LLE orders to the EPC Contractor.<br />
	f. Provide oversight of the logistic and expediting activities and work issues as appropriate.<br />
	g. Ensure proper import, export and re-export licenses and documentation is being provided and maintained for each country involved.</p>
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	3. Participate in screening of prospective EPC contractor&#39;s capabilities to execute the project effectively as well as manage the Contractor&rsquo;s procurement activities, including:<br />
	a. Assist with the screening of proposed contractor&#39;s procurement capabilities and participate on the Bid Evaluation Team.<br />
	b. Evaluate Contractor&rsquo;s proposed personnel for key procurement positions and review staffing plans to optimize use of manpower.<br />
	c. Review and modify, as necessary, Contractor&rsquo;s purchasing and contracting procedures and documents to ensure compliance with Company&rsquo;s requirements including terms and conditions of the contract.<br />
	d. Assist Contractor in evaluating prospective key vendors and participate in Contractor&rsquo;s negotiations with suppliers as appropriate.<br />
	e. Provide guidance to EPC for the development of materials management plans, warehousing and logistics.<br />
	f. Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators for Contractor, including proactive monitoring of project procurement reports and involvement with development of corrective action and mitigation plans (if required) (i.e. schedule, cost, progress, gaps).<br />
	g. Oversee Contractor on all key Procurement execution activities.<br />
	h. Resolve any materials-related claims.</p>
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	4. Provide Spare Parts Coordination and Surplus Materials Disposal for the project, including:<br />
	a. Interface with project overall Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, processes, expectations and to align synergies.<br />
	b. Ensure language is incorporated into EPC contract which adequately define Spare Parts requirements.<br />
	c. Establish and implement plan for spare parts management and coordinate spares acquisition process with EPC, PMT and Operations.<br />
	d. Provide oversight of the EPC spare parts related activities including obtaining the Required Spare Parts List data.<br />
	e. Coordinate outstanding spares delivery to site; and provide oversight of receipt and warehouse loading.<br />
	f. Prepare Surplus Equipment Disposal Form(s) as well as identify all material and equipment left over from the project in our custody and determine the owner.</p>
<h3>
	Qualifications</h3>
<p>
	&bull; Degree in business or technical/science discipline with Certification within Professional Supply Chain organisation (i.e. CPP/C.P.M. or equivalent).<br />
	&bull; Sound background in Supply Chain Management with a minimum of 10 years direct experience of major project activity, including procurement strategy development, preparation, negotiation and execution.<br />
	&bull; Expert Equipment and Materials Purchasing Skills (e.g. engineered equipment/bulks).<br />
	&bull; Materials Management Experience including Planning, Control, Issuing, and Reconciliation.<br />
	&bull; Materials Logistics Experience including Contracts, Customs, Traffic, and Expediting.<br />
	&bull; Previous EPC Contractor purchasing activities oversight including track/monitor key equipment and material purchases.<br />
	&bull; Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Power Point.<br />
	&bull; International experience or exposure to a multi-cultural business environment.<br />
	&bull; Ability to influence the team through sound reasoning.<br />
	&bull; Ability to develop a detailed procurement and materials management strategy from first principles, soliciting input from specialist disciplines.<br />
	&bull; Ability to prepare complex purchase order contract documents and to finalise terms/resolve claims through negotiation.<br />
	&bull; Overcomes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve desired results.<br />
	&bull; Understands internal and external drivers and can clearly develop a business case.<br />
	&bull; Skilled in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering professionally complex Purchase Orders and Contracts.<br />
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