Project Buyer - Toronto, Canada - Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Title:
Project Buyer

Requisition ID: 37201

Career Group (ADSP):Administrative

Division:
Real Estate, Construction & Engineering

Department:
Procurement

Work Location:
METRO ON SPECTRUM WAY (#A-SPEC)

Province:
Canada : Ontario

Position Type:
Temporary

Joining our team has its advantages

Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
Telecommuting in hybrid mode
Group insurance from the first day
Very competitive pension plan
Generous holiday policy
Personal days
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
Opportunity for professional development

SUMMARY:

The person in this position is responsible for acquiring equipment and awarding service contracts for assigned construction/renovation projects within specified timeframes.

As an equipment specialist, they will work closely with project managers, planning, and design departments.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in project transfer meetings with planners, designers, and project managers to identify equipment and service needs;
Provide recommendations for equipment selection for projects, considering current national agreements and the supplier incentive program;
Interpret technical drawings and specifications;
Prepare budgets for assigned projects per scope of work based on the fixture plans using an excel template form
Determine equipment and service requirements based on the layout plan and other complementary documents;
Ensure that prices and conditions for equipment and services covered by national agreements are respected;
Prepare and send tender documents to suppliers for the relevant merchandise groups, analyze the results, negotiate, and make recommendations;
Request, analyze, negotiate, and recommend prices for equipment and services not covered by an agreement.
Issue purchase orders to suppliers through SAP and ensure followup throughout projects;
Update reference documents or work tools;
Perform any related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College study (2 years) in procurement or related to procurement.
Required skills: Knowledge of Office Suite software, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
Familiarity with SAP, supermarket equipment, refrigeration, and blueprint reading is an asset.

SKILLS:

Autonomy and leadership, excellent priority management (ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines), ability to work under pressure in a changing environment, curiosity, and a desire to learn.
Focus on providing quality work and service, paying attention to detail, and utilizing strong customer service skills.
Utilize interpersonal communication skills to effectively negotiate and solve problems with analytical thinking.

This a temporary position from February 2024 until June 2025

_ The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives._
**_ We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you._