procurement manager

WHO WE ARE: Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. Mariner s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are: OUR VALUES We care for our team. We care about the impact we have on our community. We serve by solving complex problems. We grow because growth fuels opportunities. We innovate always and everywhere. We build a business that lasts. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a client-based project on a short-term engagement. This is a hands-on role focused on end-to-end procurement delivery, working closely with client stakeholders to support sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and procurement initiatives. You will be expected to quickly understand the client environment, establish priorities, and provide practical procurement expertise throughout the engagement. This is a full-time onsite engagement, with the successful candidate working in either Saint John or Moncton, New Brunswick. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE Managing end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories, projects, or supplier engagements. Working closely with client stakeholders to understand requirements, priorities, and commercial objectives. Leading sourcing activities, including market engagement, supplier evaluation, selection, and negotiation. Negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development and execution. Managing supplier relationships and addressing commercial, performance, and delivery issues as required. Identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve value, and increase procurement efficiency. Providing procurement guidance and recommendations to client stakeholders. Ensuring procurement activities align with client policies, governance requirements, and established processes. Managing procurement risks and escalating key issues where appropriate. Providing clear reporting and updates on procurement activities, outcomes, risks, and deliverables. WHAT SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED Proven experience in a Procurement Manager, Procurement Lead, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or similar procurement role. Strong experience managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities. Demonstrated commercial negotiation and supplier management experience. Strong understanding of procurement processes, contracting principles, and commercial risk. Experience working directly with senior stakeholders and translating business requirements into procurement strategies. Ability to quickly understand new organizations, priorities, and operating environments. Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and deliver effectively within a fast-paced, project-based environment. Previous consulting or client-facing project experience is considered an asset. Relevant procurement or supply chain qualifications or certifications are considered an asset. Hands-on experience developing and managing RFPs, RFQs, and competitive procurement processes is considered an asset. AND YOU ARE... Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader Comfortable working through problems a Location Moncton , NB Work location On site Salary $ 39.34 to $ 86.54 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Term or contract Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CareerBeacon #2237363 Various locations Moncton, NB