Procurement Specialist - Project Bidding & Start Up

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

During the offer study phase:

1. Preparation and management of Requests for Quotation (RFQ): Coordinate with the Technical Department, Regional Procurement Managers, and Global Commodity Managers for relevant product categories.
2. Supplier and contractor identification: Under the supervision of the Head of Bidding Support & Project Start-up, identify suppliers and contractors for market analyses to define offer estimates, aligned with the Vendor strategy.
3. Offer analysis and evaluation: Analyze, compare, and evaluate supplier offers, verify technically with the Technical Department, and prepare final offer summaries and recommendations, ensuring approval and proper archiving in line with procedures.
4. Support in pre-bid negotiations: Assist the Head of Bidding Support & Project Start-up in defining, negotiating, and managing pre-bid agreements/contracts with strategic suppliers, in coordination with Regional Procurement Managers and Global Commodity Managers.

During the operational unit start-up phase:

1. Procurement budgeting and offer reordering: Support in preparing the procurement budget and reorder process, verifying and updating procurement cost assumptions and awarding/subcontracting strategies with relevant stakeholders.
2. Supplier list definition: Collaborate with Regional Procurement Managers, Global Commodity Managers, and Head of Vendor Management to define the supplier list within the Vendor list.
3. Commercial and contractual negotiations: Manage initial negotiation activities to meet objectives of cost-effectiveness, synergy, quality, and lead time.
4. Contract drafting: Draft terms and conditions for contracts and purchase orders with support from the Legal and Contract Departments, in coordination with operational unit representatives.