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Senior Procurement Specialist

Greenlane3 days ago
Burnaby, BC
CA$90,000 - CA$110,000/year
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Base salary of $90,000 - $110,000 based on a candidate's qualifications and experience
Equal opportunity employer

About the role

Greenlane Renewables Inc.

Suite 110, 3605 Gilmore Way

Burnaby BC VSG 4X5 Canada

Phone +1 (604) 259-0343

www.greenlanerenewables.com

Position Title Senior Procurement Specialist

Location Burnaby, BC

Reports to Senior Director, Procurement and Supplier Quality Engineering

Summary

Greenlane Renewables Inc., headquartered in metro Vancouver, Canada, is a pioneer in the rapidly growing renewable

natural gas (“RNG”) industry. As a leading global provider of biogas upgrading systems, we are helping to clean up two

of the largest and most difficult-to-decarbonize sectors of the global energy system: the natural gas grid and the

commercial transportation sector. Our systems produce clean, low-carbon and carbon-negative renewable natural gas

(RNG) from organic waste sources including landfills, wastewater treatment plants, dairy farms, and food waste.

Greenlane is the only biogas upgrading company offering the three main technologies: waterwash, pressure swing

adsorption, and membrane separation and has over 30 years industry experience, patented proprietary technology,

over 100 hydrogen sulfide treatment systems sold, and over 140 biogas upgrading systems sold into 19 countries,

including many of the largest RNG production facilities in the world. Greenlane is a publicly-traded company on the

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GRN).

Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement and Supplier Quality Engineering, the Senior Procurement Specialist is

responsible for the identification, negotiation, procurement and ongoing contract administration of complex high value

equipment modules and services required in support of Greenlane’s biogas upgrading systems. The incumbent in this

role will work closely with engineering, project management, sales and finance staff to support the delivery of biogas

upgrading systems to our customer projects. They will also play an active part on project teams and will be responsible

for participating in key procurement, strategic sourcing activities and process improvement initiatives within the

department and across functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for all suppliers within their assigned portfolio.
  • Manage the sourcing, proposal evaluation, selection, procurement and on-time delivery of equipment modules

required for customer projects.

  • Ensure that purchase orders are placed with approved suppliers and they will meet the cost, quality and schedule

requirements for the respective biogas upgrading projects.

  • Conduct ongoing administrative oversight of each supplier’s performance in accordance with the terms of their

purchase orders. Identify risks and issues and proactively take measures to mitigate them.

  • Initiate regular supplier performance reviews for suppliers in their portfolios, maintaining performance scorecards.
  • For each supplier, maintain a comprehensive action items register and serve as the chairperson for regularly

scheduled review meetings with key suppliers. Address any commercial issues through to resolution.

  • Ensure that product manuals, material certifications and other required documents have been received with

delivered materials, as specified on the purchase order or contract.

  • In support of new contracts, coordinate with Sales and Engineering for the provision of pricing, delivery lead-time

and other key information in support of commercial proposals to our customers.

  • Provide inputs to the procurement plan section of the comprehensive project plan for each customer project.

Maintain procurement records including the tracking and reporting of all procurement activities for each project

  • Utilize the procurement plan to keep track of the purchasing requirements for entire projects from contract award to

completion, ensuring that activities are planned in advance and completed on time.

  • Review and approve supplier invoices for payment and resolve any issues and discrepancies.
  • Research and identify potential alternative suppliers capable of supplying modules and components required for

product solutions and customer projects globally.

  • Conduct due diligence and vendor qualification for new suppliers.
  • Actively seek cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality of procured equipment and parts.
  • Negotiate MSAs with key suppliers to support product standardization and cost savings.
  • Participate in the implementation of internal business process initiatives and improvements
  • Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process

Greenlane Renewables Inc.

Suite 110, 3605 Gilmore Way

Burnaby BC VSG 4X5 Canada

Phone +1 (604) 259-0343

www.greenlanerenewables.com

Education & Experience:

  • A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Finance.
  • 5 to 10 years of sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiation and ongoing oversight of various types of complex high-value

equipment as part of a procurement organization, preferably in a project based manufacturing environment.

  • Familiarity and experience with manufacturing, mechanical, electrical and electronic components and the major

global suppliers and distribution networks for these components.

  • Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions and adept at conducting win-win negotiations

with suppliers with tact and professionalism.

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Hands-on experience using ERP system procurement modules, preferably NetSuite.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of project accounting and invoice management.
  • Good written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-starter with the ability to use initiative to solve problems and resolve issues.
  • A reputation for having sound business ethics and integrity.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. We will be offering a base salary of $90,000 - $110,000 based

on a candidate's qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from all qualified individuals. To be considered for this

role please apply through the Greenlane Renewables page on LinkedIn and attach your resume. While we thank all

interested candidates only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

About Greenlane

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Greenlane Renewables Inc. (TSX: GRN) is a leading global provider of biogas upgrading solutions that are helping decarbonize natural gas. Our biogas upgrading systems produce clean, low-carbon renewable natural gas from organic waste sources including landfills, wastewater treatment plants, dairy farms, and food waste, suitable for either injection into the natural gas grid or for direct use as vehicle fuel. Greenlane is the only biogas upgrading company offering the three main technologies; water wash, pressure swing adsorption, and membrane separation. With over 30 years industry experience, patented proprietary technology, and over 110 biogas upgrading plants supplied into 19 countries worldwide, including the world's first and second largest biogas upgrading facilities, Greenlane is inspired by a commitment to helping waste producers improve their environmental impact, green credentials, and bottom line. For further information, please visit www.greenlanerenewables.com. #AD #RNG #biogas #biomethane #biogaz #biometano