Procurement Coordinator – Construction / Utilities

Black & McDonald; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage sourcing and procurement activities for their Utilities team. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies, assisting in vendor selection, and collaborating with internal teams to facilitate project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma, 1-2 years of experience in the construction industry, and strong communication skills. Accessibility accommodations are available for candidates during the recruitment process.

Benefits

Family business with family values

Team events and outings year-round

Ongoing investment in training and development

Long-term stability and opportunity for growth

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the construction industry; electrical/utilities experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with North American suppliers and markets; global sourcing experience is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day procurement activities to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assisting in vendor selection, RFQ issuance, and proposal evaluations.
• Creating and managing purchase orders and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support procurement and project delivery.

Skills

Communication and relationship-building skills

Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or Oracle preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Detail-oriented mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

Technical diploma or equivalent experience in procurement

Tools

JD Edwards

Oracle

Microsoft Office 365

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 CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Black & McDonald’s team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

As a Procurement Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Utilities team located in our Scarborough office, by managing sourcing and carrying out procurement activities that keep our projects running smoothly. You’ll work closely with internal Stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting day-to-day procurement activities to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure procurement activities are carried out in compliance with established policies, procedures and internal controls
• Assisting in vendor selection, RFQ issuance, and proposal evaluations.
• Creating and managing purchase orders and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Following up on deliveries and commitments to avoid delays.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support procurement and project delivery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Preforming other related duties as assigned to achieve project success.

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

• Preferably a technical diploma or equivalent experience in procurement.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction industry, electrical/utilities experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with North American suppliers and markets; global sourcing experience is an asset.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or Oracle preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn and grow.
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license.
• Willing and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

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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