Job Description

Responsibilities



  • Purchases materials, assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria. 

  • Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date.  

  • Develops general commodity knowledge by working with procurement experts, using supplier resources, and acquisition assignments. 

  • Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases. 

  • Develops and maintains constructive and customer focused working relationships with stakeholders. 

  • Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and schedule. 

  • Coordinates all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material. 

  • Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests. 

  • Resolves conflicts between purchaser and supplier for standard purchases. 

  • Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.  

  • Maintains preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.

Qualifications



  • High school diploma. 

  • Bachelor’s diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.  

  • 1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred. 

  • Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures, project life cycles, and construction resources and equipment. 

  • Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations, procurement best practices and supply chain processes. 

  • Awareness of commonly used construction materials, permanent/non-permanent materials, services, tools, and equipment. 

  • Clear understanding of “Best Value”.  

  • Effective negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.  

  • Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.