Buyer, Equipment and Data Centre Sourcing

BCE Inc.; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Employee discount on services

Job summary

Bell’s AI Fabric program is a national initiative to position Canada as a global Sovereign AI leader. The Buyer handles OFCI equipment sourcing for Bell AI Fabric data centre projects, executing competitive sourcing, due diligence, and award-to-PO conversion while tracking commitments against budgets and schedules.

The Buyer collaborates with Engineering, Capacity Planning, Legal, Finance, and site teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely deliveries, and compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, finance or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or construction procurement.
• Experience supporting data centre projects and OFCI equipment is preferred.
• Master’s degree or procurement designation is an asset.
• Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end OFCI sourcing activities including market research and RFx.
• Create, issue and administer purchase orders for high‑value OFCI equipment.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through closeout and resolve PO issues.
• Review supplier proposals for completeness, terms, and total cost.
• Maintain sourcing records for governance, reporting, and approvals.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, risk assessments, and compliance checks.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

RFx bidding

PO accuracy

Cost control

Stakeholder comms

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in related field

Tools

Procurement system

ERP systems

Job description

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Buyer, Equipment and Data Centre Sourcing

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world‑class networks, AI‑powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

At Bell, data science experts like you are shaping the future. You'll create, apply and work with algorithms that learn and analyze data, just like the human brain. By leveraging AI and machine learning technologies, you'll help us deliver better experiences and service innovations to Canadians.

Plus, through our partnerships, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside other AI professionals to advance your career and make a lasting impact.

Summary

Bell’s AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute fabric, Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty, resilience, and scalability at national scale.

The Buyer supports the sourcing and procurement of owner‑furnished, contractor‑installed (OFCI) equipment for Bell AI Fabric data centre projects. The role executes competitive sourcing activities, coordinates supplier due diligence, evaluates commercial submissions, converts approved awards into purchase orders, and tracks commitments through delivery while maintaining alignment with project budgets, technical requirements, governance controls, and site schedules.

The Buyer is accountable for accurate and timely sourcing and purchasing execution, complete commercial documentation, effective supplier coordination, and early escalation of cost, schedule, capacity, quality, or compliance risks that could affect data centre delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned OFCI categories, including market research, supplier identification, RFx issuance, bidder communications, commercial clarification, bid tabulation, total‑cost analysis, negotiation support, award recommendations, and maintenance of a complete sourcing record in accordance with procurement governance.

Purchase Order (PO) & Order Management

• Create, issue, and administer purchase orders for high‑value OFCI equipment, including generators, electrical distribution equipment, cooling systems, and other assigned infrastructure packages, using the company’s procurement system. Confirm that the approved supplier, scope, quantities, pricing, delivery terms, site destination, required dates, and authorization records are accurate before release.
• Manage purchase orders from creation through closeout, confirming supplier acknowledgement, manufacturing milestones, committed ship dates, logistics status, site‑required dates, receipt, and outstanding obligations. Escalate potential delays or deviations early and maintain current records for project reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, receiving, project controls, and suppliers to resolve purchase‑order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies; support timely payment; and ensure goods and services are accurately recorded in the system.

Commercial Review & Change Orders

• Review supplier commercial proposals for completeness and compliance with sourcing requirements; compare pricing, commercial terms, lead times, payment terms, warranty coverage, logistics assumptions, exclusions, and total cost; document clarifications and support a fact‑based award recommendation.
• Process and track equipment change orders arising from approved design revisions, quantity changes, commodity price movements, logistics changes, or schedule adjustments. Validate the supplier’s commercial basis, confirm scope and pricing impacts with the appropriate stakeholders, and obtain required budget and governance approvals before issuing a revised purchase order.
• Maintain accurate records that distinguish original purchase‑order value, approved change orders, forecast‑at‑completion, committed spend, and remaining exposure, enabling timely reporting of budget variances and commercial risks to the Senior Manager, Procurement.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding in the procurement system and maintain a clear checklist of required documentation, including confidentiality agreements, tax information, banking details, insurance certificates, compliance records, and required approvals. Follow up on missing or expiring documents and retain an auditable record of completion.
• Complete initial and periodic supplier risk assessments covering financial stability, manufacturing capacity, operational resilience, quality, compliance, information security, and delivery performance. Record identified risks, required mitigations, owners, and follow‑up dates, and elevate material concerns for decision before award or purchase‑order release.
• Confirm that suppliers satisfy applicable company requirements for onboarding, confidentiality, insurance, sanctions and compliance screening, information security, and other required controls before an award is finalized or a purchase order is released.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support the Senior Manager, Procurement with bid analyses, sourcing records, purchase‑order histories, change‑order logs, supplier performance information, and commercial insights required for negotiations, governance reviews, and leadership reporting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Capacity Planning, Design and Construction, Project Controls, Cost Management, Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable, logistics partners, and site teams to validate technical specifications, quantities, commercial requirements, delivery priorities, and approval readiness before award and purchase‑order execution.

Core Competencies

Core competencies include commercial and numerical analysis, RFx and bid‑tabulation discipline, negotiation support, purchase‑order accuracy, supplier relationship management, schedule awareness, risk identification, stakeholder communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple long‑lead equipment packages in a fast‑paced project environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, finance, or a related discipline.
• With at least five years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, construction procurement, or critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting data centre projects, OFCI equipment, long‑lead capital equipment, competitive RFx processes, contract and purchase‑order administration, and procurement or ERP systems is preferred. A master’s degree or a recognized procurement designation is an asset.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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