Heather Smith Email & Phone Number

Calgary

• Liaising and interfacing with Clients regularly, chairing all weekly project procurement meetings
• Ensuring all materials are purchased and delivered in line with design and construction schedules
• Creating Procurement Strategies and detailed procurement plans that are aligned with TransCanada and industry standards and AML Requirements
• Mentoring and providing feedback and assistance to junior buyers and procurement assistants
• Working closely with the Project Manager and Project Engineers to ensure vendor documents critical to engineering deliverables are submitted as per project engineering milestone requirements
• Providing support to Client Supply Chain team and assisting in troubleshooting from PO issue through equipment delivery and final document submittal

Calgary

• Assisting engineering teams in the preparation of bid documents, ensuring compliance to project procurement strategy and Cenovus Business Practices
• Issuing competitive and single sourced Requests for Quotation
• Evaluating competitive bids and providing commercial recommendations for award
• Negotiating commercial terms with vendors and contractors
• Issuing accurate Purchase Orders and ensuring compliance with negotiated terms
• Working with Project Expeditors to vet vendor invoices and ensure alignment with Purchase Order progress payment milestones

Calgary