Buyer

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to handle purchasing of materials, assets, and services. The ideal candidate will manage vendor relationships and develop procurement strategies aligned with project needs. Responsibilities include issuing purchase documents, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a strong understanding of procurement best practices. Experience in construction and supply chain is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Basic construction knowledge, including awareness of project life cycles and resources.
• Clear understanding of 'Best Value'.

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials, assets, and services in accordance with policies.
• Coordinates purchasing process with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintains preventive maintenance requirements for operating equipment.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal Communication

Market Awareness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s diploma or degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• 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.