Procurement Buyer – Data Center Projects

PCL Construction, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Telemedicine services

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Parental leave and family care support

HSA or FSA for healthcare and more

Mental health and wellness support

Career growth pathways and mentorship

Job summary

PCL Digital Infrastructure, Inc. seeks a motivated Buyer to support a national data center business unit.

This role focuses on purchasing materials, selecting vendors and managing procurement processes across projects with a focus on cost-effectiveness and compliance. You will build constructive stakeholder relationships, assess risks to project delivery, and coordinate deliveries while leveraging market insights to add value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor's diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
• 1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• Basic construction knowledge including awareness of procedures, project life cycles, and construction resources and equipment.
• Basic understanding of applicable procurement laws and regulations, procurement best practices and supply chain processes.
• Awareness of commonly used construction materials, permanent/non-permanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Clear understanding of Best Value.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials, assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date.
• Develops general commodity knowledge by working with procurement experts, using supplier resources, and acquisition assignments.
• Creates and issues appropriate purchase documents and applying the relevant purchasing and supply agreements to daily purchases.
• Develops and maintains constructive and customer focused working relationships with stakeholders.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and schedule.
• Coordinates all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.
• Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests.
• Resolves conflicts between purchaser and supplier for standard purchases.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Maintains preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Adaptability to new technology

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree asset

Tools

Office software

Job description

PCL Digital Infrastructure, Inc. seeks a motivated Buyer to support a national data center business unit.

This role focuses on purchasing materials, selecting vendors and managing procurement processes across projects with a focus on cost-effectiveness and compliance. You will build constructive stakeholder relationships, assess risks to project delivery, and coordinate deliveries while leveraging market insights to add value and efficiency.