Senior Procurement Specialist

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join a growing EPCM firm and play a critical role in the success of large-scale mining and industrial projects across Arizona and the southwestern United States.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll lead procurement activities across the project life cycle, from strategy definition to execution, providing optimal value for clients while managing risks, vendors and contractor performance. You’ll serve as a key member to project teams and clients, driving strong commercial outcomes and supporting the successful delivery of complex capital projects.

Working alongside procurement managers, project managers, engineers, both onsite and offsite across project teams, you’ll contribute to project performance and protect the firm’s commercial interests, while helping build a strong execution platform to support BBA’s expansion in the U.S.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects, from packaging definition to executing the RFP process to the award
• Participate alongside other procurement, expediting and transport, and logistics experts
• Work with project teams to align procurement activities with project objectives, schedules and budgets
• Negotiate commercial agreements, purchase orders and key terms with suppliers
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance
• Drive vendor performance and accountability throughout project execution
• Support clients with best practices in strategic procurement, sourcing and supply chain optimization
• Build strong relationships with clients to enable repeat business and long-term partnerships

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Ability to look beyond established standards
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain (EPCM or construction preferred)
• Strong experience in capital projects procurement (equipment, services, construction)
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors
• Solid understanding of commercial, contractual and risk management principles
• Experience in mining, metals or heavy industry
• Experience on large EPCM or EPC projects
• Familiarity with project controls and contract administration interfaces
• Experience supporting strategic procurement initiatives or consulting mandates
• Frequent travel, depending on project needs, if outside Arizona
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Asset: bilingual (Spanish)

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.