Procurement Specialist

ANDRITZ

Pointe-Claire

Hybrid

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Pension plan

Life, disability, dental and extended

Job summary

ANDRITZ Canada is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to manage sourcing, award and fulfillment for fabrication components, materials, parts and services. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, issuing and revising POs, and ensuring documentation and compliance across projects in the hydro power sector.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in purchasing, familiarity with shop fabrication, and proficiency in reading drawings, SAP purchasing software, and MS Office.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar purchasing role.
Experience with shop fabrication, steel purchase, machining, welding, etc.
Ability to read shop and mechanical drawings.
Demonstrated/recognized experience negotiating prices and terms and conditions.
Experience with SAP purchasing software is an asset.
Experience with purchase of materials, parts and services in the hydro industry is an asset.
Ability to search web for new suppliers or products.
Autonomous and able to work with minimal information.

Responsibilities

Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
Manage, issue and revise purchase orders (PO).
Notify suppliers of drawing revisions and impacts on POs.
Enforce and negotiate commercial terms and contractual requirements.
Prepare offer evaluation summaries and make recommendations.
Follow up on manufacturing or orders and acceleration requests from projects for deliveries.
Coordinate with project teams and engineers on budgets, requisitions, specifications, and delivery dates.
Follow procurement procedures and spending approval policy.
Work with accounts payable to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation.
Ensure suppliers have required documentation to proceed with work.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Autonomy

Prioritization

Tools

SAP purchasing software

Job description

ANDRITZ Canada is looking for an experienced procurement specialist who can execute the sourcing, award and fulfillment (supply chain) management of fabrication of components, materials, parts and services. Project scopes, as well as our expertise, is mainly focused on the design, manufacture and installation of equipment for hydroelectric power plants, such as Turbine components, Generator components, Intake Gates, lifting equipment, guides, civil, mechanical and electrical works as well as controls and instrumentation. Recognized as a leader in this field, we serve all Canadian & Private electric generation utilities.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role

Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers;
Manage, issue and revise purchase orders (PO) ;
Notify suppliers of drawing revisions and their impacts on our PO’s ;
Enforce and negotiate commercial terms & conditions and all contractual requirements;
Prepare offer evaluation comparative summaries and make recommendations;
Follow up on manufacturing or orders and acceleration requests from projects for deliveries;
Respond to or facilitate suppliers questions;
Communicate with Project team and engineers for project details (budgets, requisitions, specifications, delivery dates, etc.);
Follow procurement procedures and spending approval policy;
Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation;
Ensure suppliers have the appropriate documentation to proceed with work;
Ensure suppliers submit all required contractual and quality documentation;
Assist suppliers with validation of packing lists and their creation in LMS;
Negotiate vendor claims and change orders, as required;
Support the field site teams for urgent purchases;
Reporting as required by department or senior management;
Cross functional training as required;
Other duties as assigned.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at ANDRITZ.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar purchasing role;
Experience with shop fabrication, steel purchase, machining, welding, etc;
Ability to read shop/mechanical drawings, an asset;
Demonstrated / recognized experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions;
Experience with SAP purchasing software, an asset;
Experience with purchase of materials, parts (motors-pump-bearings-seals-hardware…) and services in the hydro industry, an asset;
Ability to search web for new suppliers or products;
Ability to be autonomous and sometimes have to work with a minimum of information;
Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel;
Ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure;
Ability to deal with changes in order of priorities;
Excellent communication skills;
Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers;
Knowledge of market trends and purchasing best practices;
Employs fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices;
Proficiency in English and French (Written-Spoken).

What do we offer

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
Pension plan;
Hybrid work mode;
Performance share plan;
Employee assistance program;
Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

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