Senior Buyer

PCL Construction Management Inc.; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm located in Canada, Division No. 6, Regina, seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing materials and services. The ideal candidate has a background in supply chain management and progressive experience in procurement. Key responsibilities include vendor selection, creation of purchase documents, and ensuring compliance with policies, all while optimizing procurement processes and emphasizing ethical practices. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressive experience in supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Strong general construction knowledge including specifications and methods.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services according to company policies.
• Select vendors for requisitioned consumables based on criteria.
• Create and administer purchase agreements throughout their term.
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve material discrepancies.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

Postsecondary diploma/degree in business or related field

Working towards procurement certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials/assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures using cost-effective approaches for each transaction.
• Identifying and selecting vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date. Clear understanding of “Best Value”.
• Developing general commodity knowledge (including general understanding of equipment and small-tool repair costs and processes) by working with procurement subject matter experts, using supplier resources, and varied acquisition assignments.
• Creating and issuing appropriate purchase documents (e.g. major purchase orders, equipment rental/lease agreements/service agreement); administering these agreements throughout their term.
• Proactively expediting and following up on all aspects of the entire purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.
• Ensuring that all purchases are conducted ethically and legally in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinating with suppliers, relevant internal departments, and project customers.
• Preparing RFQs and analyzing quotations. Interpreting basic information requests and recognizing sources of information required to respond.
• Providing feedback on supplier base to ensure that best value is achieved on purchase of all goods and services.
• Actively searching the marketplace for innovative products, technologies, services, and processes that could be introduced and bring best value to PCL. Championing initiatives to reduce non-value add activities and streamline processes while maintaining or improving effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary diploma/degree in a related discipline an asset (e.g., business, supply chain management, logistics, warehouse distribution).
• Working towards a procurement and equipment designation or certification considered an asset.
• 4 years of progressive experience in supply chain / procurement preferred.
• General construction knowledge; understands specifications, methods, and procedures.
• Strong verbal skills (expression and comprehension) and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used construction materials, permanent/ nonpermanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.
• Basic exposure to applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.
• Basic understanding of supply chain process, project life cycle, procurement best practices, and risk.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong computer literacy; experience using Microsoft Office software.