Procurement Specialist

"Excellence in Energy Innovation"

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the ratepayers and citizens of Saint John New Brunswick since 1922. Our team has been recognized for energy innovation, leadership, and excellence by Electricity Canada, the International Smart Grid Network, and the Smart Energy Project.

We are a community owned utility that cares, above all, about people. We are relentless in our goal to provide our customers with convenient, reliable energy choices that provide comfort, save money, and help protect the environment. We care about our teams, we care about the communities we serve and we care about the province where we work and live - we invest in them every day. In all that we do, we seek to leave the world a better place.

Saint John Energy is guided by the principles of: Safety & Wellness, Customer & Community, Integrity, and Bravery. Safety is more than a core value - it's a way of life at Saint John Energy, demonstrated every day through our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers and community.

Saint John Energy is inviting applications for the role of Procurement Specialist until 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The Procurement Specialist supports all aspects of the procurement lifecycle for goods and services including needs recognition, requisition review, solicitation and evaluation processes, sourcing, purchasing, and contract administration. The Procurement Specialist works collaboratively with internal departments and suppliers to ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with corporate policies and recognized procurement practices. The Procurement Specialist will strive to implement continuous improvement in procurement processes with attention paid to efficiency, transparency, and cost effectiveness.

Critical Tasks:

• Manage procurement activities across the purchasing lifecycle for goods and services including needs recognition, requisition review, solicitation and evaluation processes, procurement, and contract administration;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders;
• Coordinate competitive procurement processes including RFQs, RFPs, and tenders as required;
• Monitor supplier performance and contract obligations, raising issues when necessary;
• Optimize procurement processes through ongoing reporting and analysis to support efficiency, transparency, and cost effectiveness.

Duties:

• Collaborate with internal departments to effectively define the goods or services required;
• Coordinate the solicitation and evaluation of supplier quotations and proposals received through electronic requisitions or competitive procurement processes;
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with suppliers where appropriate;
• Monitor post-award activities including vendor performance and raising issues as required;
• Monitor contract end dates and facilitate renewal, extension, or re-tendering of contracts as required;
• Review and monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up where necessary;
• Provide procurement guidance to internal users regarding procurement procedures and best practices;
• Assist with Shared Services administration issues as required.

Employment Requirements:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or equivalent;
• Completion or working towards Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools and other corporate financial or purchasing systems:
• Accuracy and attention to details;
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Professional and resourceful;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applications will be received until 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.