Junior Procurement Coordinator - Construction / Utilities

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Ontario is seeking a motivated Junior Procurement Coordinator to support its procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and 1-2 years of experience in the construction or utilities sector. Responsibilities include managing sourcing requests, ensuring compliance, and engaging with suppliers. This position offers opportunities for growth in a family-focused company with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training and development

Team events and outings

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Construction Industry, especially Electrical/Utilities is an asset.
• Knowledge of North American markets and suppliers.
• Comfortable with high-volume work environments and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily sourcing requests to meet project plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Assist in proposal evaluations and cost comparisons.
• Create and issue Purchase Orders.
• Resolve disputes with suppliers as needed.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of procurement systems

High competency in Microsoft Office 365

Ability to meet customer expectations

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Education

Technical degree in procurement or equivalent experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Oracle-based ERP system

Job description

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We offer:

• A family business with family values
• Team events and outings year-round
• Competitive compensation
• Interesting and challenging work – we’re leaders in the industry
• Ongoing investment in training and development
• Long-term stability and opportunity for growth
• Number one in Utilities Safety Construction
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

WHAT YOU WILL CONTIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s Procurement team is growing! We are looking for a motivated self-starter to join our Utilities Procurement team to assist in innovative upcoming projects.

The Junior Procurement Coordinator is located in Scarborough and typically reports directly to the Utility Procurement Lead. Their primary focus is overlooking assigned procurements/sourcing requirements for the Utilities Category. This is includes but is not limited to initiating, negotiating, analyzing, drafting and executing the entire sourcing cycle and Procure-to-Pay, in addition to processing Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and logistics. The role is also responsible to support contractual and commercial matters while driving compliance with procurement & contracting policies and procedures. The Procurement Coordinator shall ensure effective Stakeholders’ Engagement to maximize collaboration and enhance the overall business performance. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the execution of day-to-day sourcing requests to ensure project plans and programs are met while introducing value (eg. cost savings, reduction in lead times, etc.)
• Ensure appropriate execution and compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Assist with the sourcing process, starting from identifying potential vendors, and issuing RFQ’s
• Assist in proposal evaluation by comparing costs, specifications, and delivery terms to propose recommendations to drive total cost of ownership
• Create and issue Purchase Orders, issuance of Purchase Order revisions, addressing invoice mis-matches
• Follow up on awarded commitments issued through Purchase Orders/Agreements across projects to meet delivery targets and avoid unforeseen delays
• Participate in resolving disputes with suppliers and other external parties
• Perform related duties as assigned to enable the achievement of the organization’s targets

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Preferably a technical degree in procurement or equivalent experience in procurement
• 1- 2 years of experience in Construction Industry, Electrical / Utilities experience is an asset
• Knowledge of North American Markets, Manufactures, Distributors, Suppliers. Global market knowledge will be an asset, especially international outsourcing.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement system, ideally JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system.
• High degree of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office 365 and Teams applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting and/or exceeding customer’s expectations
• Willing to take feedback and learn company practices and processes
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Comfortable with repetitive and high attention to detail tasks
• Ability to engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, to identify opportunities and drive results fitting all stakeholders requirements.
• Willing and able to travel to site as required
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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