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	<strong>Summary</strong></p>
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	Reporting to the Team Lead, Projects Procurement, the Project Procurement Specialist&nbsp;will provide support and 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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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
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	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 by:</p>
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		Working with the project team to develop the Purchasing Strategy and the Materials Management Strategy.</li>
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		Developing and/or providing input on the Project Execution Plan (PEP) documents regarding Purchasing and Materials Management.</li>
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		Working with the Contractor to develop and implement overall and individual purchasing plans and then reviewing and approving Contractor&rsquo;s procurement procedures and processes.</li>
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		Working with other Procurement Specialists to determine opportunities for sourcing leverage.</li>
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		Compiling equipment and materials source and bid lists specific to project requirements.</li>
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		Developing plans for the purchase of bulk materials.</li>
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		Developing Closeout and Material Reconciliation plans.</li>
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		Understanding the schedule and identifying key interface points.</li>
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	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:</p>
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		Participating in the selection of LLE to be ordered and ensuring requisition is prepared and submitted for approval.</li>
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		Developing Procurement and Bid Evaluation Plans and participating in the development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package.</li>
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		Participating in Bid Evaluation and finalizing award recommendations for LLE and obtaining required endorsements and approvals.</li>
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		Ensuring RFP for EPC Contractor contains adequate language for efficient assignment of the LLE packages to the EPC Contractor when chosen.</li>
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		Coordinating, along with Contract Specialist (Projects), the formal assignment of LLE orders to the EPC Contractor.</li>
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		Providing oversight of the logistic and expediting activities and work issues as appropriate.</li>
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		Ensuring proper import, export and re-export licenses and documentation is being provided and maintained for each country involved.</li>
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	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:</p>
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		Assisting with the screening of proposed contractor&#39;s procurement capabilities and participating on the Bid Evaluation Team.</li>
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		Evaluating Contractor&rsquo;s proposed personnel for key procurement positions and reviewing staffing plans to optimize use of manpower.</li>
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		Reviewing and modifying, as necessary, the Contractor&rsquo;s purchasing and contracting procedures and documents to ensure compliance with Company&rsquo;s requirements including terms and conditions of the contract.</li>
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		Assisting the Contractor in evaluating prospective key vendors and participating in Contractor&rsquo;s negotiations with suppliers as appropriate.</li>
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		Providing guidance to EPC for the development of materials management plans, warehousing and logistics.</li>
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		fDeveloping and monitoring Key Performance Indicators for Contractors, including proactive monitoring of project procurement reports and involvement with the development of corrective action and mitigation plans (if required) (i.e. schedule, cost, progress, gaps).</li>
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		Overseeing Contractors on all key Procurement execution activities.</li>
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		Resolving any materials-related claims.</li>
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	Provide Spare Parts Coordination and Surplus Materials Disposal for the project, including:</p>
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		Interfacing with project overall Spare Parts Coordinator for planning, processes, expectations and to align synergies.</li>
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		Ensuring language is incorporated into EPC contract which adequately defines Spare Parts requirements.</li>
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		cEstablishing and implementing plans for spare parts management and coordinating spares acquisition processing with EPC, PMT and Operations.</li>
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		Providing oversight of the EPC spare parts related activities including obtaining the Required Spare Parts List data.</li>
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		Coordinating outstanding spares delivery to site and providing oversight of receipt and warehouse loading</li>
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		Preparing Surplus Equipment Disposal Form(s) as well as identifying all material and equipment left over from the project in our custody and determine the owner.</li>
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	<strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
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		Degree in business or technical/science discipline with Certification within Professional Supply Chain organisation (i.e. CPP/C.P.M. or equivalent).</li>
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		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;</li>
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		Expert Equipment and Materials Purchasing Skills (e.g. engineered equipment/bulks)</li>
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		Materials Management Experience including Planning, Control, Issuing, and Reconciliation</li>
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		Materials Logistics Experience including Contracts, Customs, Traffic, and Expediting</li>
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		Previous EPC Contractor purchasing activities oversight including track/monitor key equipment and material purchases</li>
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		Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Power Point</li>
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		International experience or exposure to a multi-cultural business environment;</li>
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		Ability to influence the team through sound reasoning.</li>
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		Ability to develop a detailed procurement and materials management strategy from first principles, soliciting input from specialist disciplines.</li>
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		Ability to prepare complex purchase order contract documents and to finalise terms/resolve claims through negotiation.</li>
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		Overcomes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve desired results.</li>
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		&bull;Understands internal and external drivers and can clearly develop a business case.</li>
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		Skilled in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering professionally complex Purchase Orders and Contracts.</li>
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<p>
	Interested parties should fill out Brion&#39;s job application form at http://www.brionenergy.com/job-application-form.html . Please attach your resume along with a covering letter (in the same document) highlighting your directly related previous experience and accomplishments.</p>
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