Procurement & Equipment Manager

PCL; Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL is seeking a Procurement & Equipment Manager for their Civil Infrastructure office. This role involves managing major purchases, leading procurement strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills, contributing to PCL's commitment to building better communities.

Benefits

Employee share purchase offering

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain/procurement.
• 3 years of leadership and management experience.
• Advanced construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manages major purchases and supply agreements.
• Provides leadership and guidance for procurement resources.
• Develops and manages bidding and negotiation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Time Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Postsecondary diploma/degree in business or related field

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

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At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how a Procurement & Equipment Manager for our Civil Infrastructure office contributes to our team:

• Manages the process for major purchases and establishment of major supply agreements or partnerships. Shares with other districts as appropriate.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and expertise by defining, implementing, and monitoring district procurement resources, guidelines, best practices, and procedures for the procurement department.
• Reviews and approves purchasing documents (e.g., major Purchase Orders, equipment rental / lease agreements / service agreement) prior to issue. Coordinates between districts where purchasing documents can be issued and administered.
• Conducts research and regularly monitors market trends and conditions (e.g., pricing, availability, lead times, capacity, etc.) for goods and services; recommends and executes change.
• Collaborates with suppliers, procurement team, other departments, senior management, and decision makers to share information, problem solve, and clarify management objectives.
• Evaluates and explains risk-management approaches and practices. Supports the development and execution of risk-management strategies.
• Develops and manages the bidding, evaluation, and negotiation process.
• Develops and implements project-specific procurement/equipment plans and coordination procedures. Anticipates issues and imbeds solutions within the plan, budget, and schedule.
• Trains and coaches all staff within department for future growth and development opportunities.
• Reviews and approves formal purchasing documents and Authorization for Expenditures / Authorization for Disposals.

Qualifications

10 years of progressive experience in supply chain / procurement in a related industry preferred.

3 years of leadership and management experience.

Postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline (e.g., business, supply chain management, logistics, warehouse distribution).

Responsible for onboarding and training new employees.

Advanced construction knowledge; understands specifications, methods and procedures. Involved in strategy, planning, and training/mentoring others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to present to senior leaders.

Strong drive, time management, and sense of urgency: prioritization of shifting priorities for self and others in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Demonstrates leadership, district influence, and the ability to think strategically. Leads change, leads and develops others, and holds self and others accountable.

Strong negotiating skills and awareness of impact on company and projects. Able to mentor and train others on different techniques.

Strong computer literacy; experience in use of relevant tools and technology (software and hardware); supports and helps change or remove problems from systems.

Extensive knowledge of commonly used construction materials, permanent/nonpermanent materials, tools, and equipment.

Ability to assess cost-effectiveness of company-owned assets or outside rental equipment depending on project-specific and other internal and external factors.

Experience with construction equipment field service, preventative maintenance, and repairs.

Experience with equipment transportation/logistics.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your qualifications and experience, is just one component of the total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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