Buyer

Webuild; Toronto; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Buyer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This full-time position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking infrastructure projects, ensuring procurement aligns with project goals. You will develop strategies, communicate with suppliers, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to projects that enhance community infrastructure. If you have a passion for procurement and a desire to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement experience in engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction-related materials and services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement of goods and services for projects.
• Develop procurement strategy and prepare RFQ documents.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Diploma in related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

MS Office

Database tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Webuild

Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure: innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. In over a century, we built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

Webuild has won a new contract to deliver the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations section of the Ontario Line and we are currently seeking a Buyer

This position is a full-time 100% onsite position at our downtown office.

Position Summary

• Responsible for the procurement of goods and services required for the execution of the Project.
• Successfully perform procurement activities in accordance with the project procurement plan, approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategies, and budgets.
• Develop procurement strategy, bidders lists and preparation of procurement tender (RFQ) documents.
• Communicate with suppliers, electronically or by organizing clarification meetings, on all critical procurement-related matters.
• Support the procurement lead with project coordination with the client
• Prepare comparative tables, negotiate commercial conditions with suppliers, prepare procurement recommendations and other communications to the client.
• Work collaboratively with key project stakeholders to ensure requirements are captured in the total cost-of-ownership solution.
• Support the administration department with PO and invoice reconciliation
• Support the procurement team on daily activities as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree, diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of Procurement experience, ideally in the Engineering and construction industry or on Transit/Rail infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge in the areas of construction-related materials and services is desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Solid PC skills with MS Office and database tools.
• Experience working in Procurement for similar projects
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements

• Technical knowledge in the areas of construction-related materials and services or similar industries.
• Understanding of procurement principles, techniques, practices, and ethics.
• Understanding of ERP systems (ideally SAP) would be an asset.
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well-supported linear and non-linear premises.
• Great command of MS-Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Webuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Construction

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