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    Buyer - Vancouver, Canada - PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

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    Description

    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.

    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.

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