Procurement Manager, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver / Toronto – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing for large infrastructure projects. This full-time permanent role involves creating procurement schedules, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction purchasing and experience with ERP systems. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you are ready to make a difference in the construction industry, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in purchasing within construction industry.
• Ability to utilize ERP procurement modules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create procurement schedules and buy materials timely and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Construction Purchasing Knowledge

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

Aconex

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Major contractor seeking experienced Procurement Manager with 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience, ideally in the construction phase of large infrastructure projects. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role. Salary $130,000+.

Responsible for creating the procurement schedule/planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications. Plan and coordinate purchasing materials, products, and services. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price, to meet schedule requirements and be in compliance with the health, safety and environment requirements.

Responsibilities of Procurement Manager

• Coordinate with Commercial team and Scheduler to forecast and develop a procurement schedule for the project.
• Utilize appropriate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for procurement planning & control.
• Maintain procurement files.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with client, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective and preventative action.
• Help to lower the cost and secure agreements.
• Ensure that health, safety and environment procedures are followed and are compliant.
• Ensure security of equipment and materials during the procurement cycle.
• Deal with equipment data sheets, drawings and specifications subject to client's approval as required.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, obtain and review quotes, obtain required approvals and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Review quotations & order materials and services as per negotiated and appropriately approved. Follow-up with suppliers and subcontractors for delivery.
• Track Purchasing activity and measurements against project schedule.
• Ensure LEED compliance for buildings, and civil works sustainable compliance.
• Ensure all equipment and materials comply with CSA and all associated standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with site and company requirements for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment.
• Liaise with Commercial Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Provide equipment and material release information to site and scheduler.
• Provide data sheets, drawings and specification to site and subcontractors in a timely manner to ensure correct support and services are available to installation.
• Issue equipment to installers complete with installation data sheets, drawings and specification.
• Ensure installers receipt of equipment and material and that it is recorded and signed by supplier.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.

Essential Functions of Procurement Manager

• Ensure the procurement of materials in order to meet Project schedule.
• Approval of Equipment and Materials.
• Management of inventory and recorded release of inventory.
• Coordinate supply chain between purchasing and installation.
• Follow the project internal procedures, and ensure the health and safety compliance.
• Responsible for equipment and material security.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of construction purchasing requirements.
• Ability and experience to utilize procurement modules in ERP software.
• Knowledge of purchasing standards and policies procedures as it relates to construction industry and general purchasing.
• Supply Chain management skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and in a multi-task team environment.
• Strong computer skills and a thorough knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word at an intermediate level, are required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-6 years’ experience in a Purchasing capacity within the Construction Industry distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience using Aconex ideal.

Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate

Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.