- 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.
- 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.
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