OverviewThe Engineer - Procurement is responsible for providing process-driven execution and documentation support across the end‑to‑end Direct Procurement process within the Central Procurement Office (CPO), aligned to and supporting the Canada / USA procurement team.
This role ensures that all steps from Bid → RFP → Evaluation → Recommendation → PO/LOA are delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with established governance, service-delivery expectations, and process standards.
The Engineer - Procurement will work under the day‑to‑day direction of the Sr. Manager – Procurement (Core Process), with overall accountability held by the Associate Director, Direct Procurement. The role is focused on execution, coordination, and documentation support, and is not expected to make final commercial decisions, approve exceptions, or own strategic supplier outcomes; such matters must be escalated through the Sr. Manager – Procurement or Associate Director, as applicable.
Your role
Procurement Documentation & Data Quality* Ensure accurate data entry and timely updates in ERP/SRM systems (SAP Ariba). * Maintain trackers, logs, and dashboards for procurement status, cycle times, documentation completeness, and service-delivery reporting. * Follow version control and document management best practices.
Compliance, Governance & Process Discipline* Apply BMS processes, DOA/LOA rules, procurement governance standards, and internal control requirements consistently. * Flag deviations, inconsistencies, risks, or non-standard requests to the Sr. Manager – Procurement promptly, and do not proceed with exceptions without appropriate direction or approval. * Participate in audits by organising supporting evidence, maintaining audit readiness, and supporting corrective actions through to closure.
Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination (Operational Support)* Coordinate with suppliers for routine clarifications, submissions, and documentation requests in line with approved processes and guidance. * Communicate clearly with the Canada/USA procurement team and internal stakeholders (Bid, Commercial, Finance, Operations) on process requirements, document requests, status updates, and agreed timelines. * Escalate non-standard requests, delays, stakeholder issues, and any strategic, commercial, or sensitive matters to the Sr. Manager – Procurement.
Support for Ad‑Hoc Procurement Requests* Prioritise and execute urgent or unscheduled procurement tasks under guidance from the Sr. Manager – Procurement and in line with agreed service priorities. * Ensure even ad‑hoc activities meet minimum compliance, documentation, and governance requirements. * Assist in data gathering, analysis support, and preparation of materials for category-level review where needed.
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About AtkinsRéalisWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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