Buyer

Job Description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Responsibilities

1. Project Purchasing
2. Act as the exclusive purchasing manager for all projects under his/her responsibility, in collaboration with the department manager.
3. Analyze recurring purchasing requirements for current projects.
4. Place purchase orders for projects under his/her responsibility.
5. Request information from suppliers with whom the Division has an agreement at all times.
6. Modify purchase orders when they do not match invoicing, or contact the supplier to rectify the situation.
7. Redirect project teams when a purchase requisition is subject to a subcontract (be a barrier to entry).

Receiving, invoicing and paying suppliers:

1. Ensure the rotation of order-receiving activities for projects under its responsibility and the rapid follow-up of supplier invoices with the procurement technicians.
2. Follow-up on the delivery of orders to the worksite (when items are out of stock, for example).
3. Follow up accounting receipts of orders with accounting technicians.
4. Ensure that suppliers critical to the continuity of site operations are paid promptly (follow-up with accounting, shorter payment deadlines).
5. Collaborate in monitoring general terms and conditions.
6. Accompany the project teams under his/her responsibility to draw up recommendations to prevent or control cost overruns.
7. When an order's budget envelope is increased, verify the phase/sub-phase and advise those responsible for cost control.
8. Extract a monthly report of commitments to the general conditions of the projects under his/her responsibility and carry out the analysis of balances committed unnecessarily (cancel obsolete residual balances and follow up with the accounting technicians for balances to be closed but already partially received).
9. Provide feedback to the Estimating department in order to better plan general conditions budgets in the future.

Site equipment management:

1. Support the Site Operations Manager and Project Management in the sound management and monitoring of their internal and external site resources through periodic reports and follow-ups.
2. Coordinate and track equipment rented internally (computers, vehicles, containers, trailers, etc.).
3. Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment owned by the Division (offices, trailers, tools, etc.) in collaboration with the Site Operations Manager.

Requirements

1. 2 to 4 years' experience.
2. Fluently Bilingual.
3. College diploma (DEC) in administration, accounting techniques or equivalent diploma will be recognized. Any other experience in the field will be considered.
4. Knowledge of databases and computerized supply management systems an asset.
5. Intermediate knowledge of Office Suite. Experience in construction contract administration.
6. Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Conditions offered by EBC

1. Competitive salary.
2. 4 weeks annual vacation.
3. A complete group insurance program available upon hiring (health & dental paid by the employer).
4. Instant access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine) 24 hours a day.
5. A group RRSP program with employer contribution to a DPSP.
6. Employee assistance program.
7. Ongoing training.
8. An active social club.
9. A friendly, stimulating work environment.
10. Major projects.
11. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.