Procurement Specialist - Leduc, AB, Canada - Black & McDonald Limited

Description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Alberta Region team is growing If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Procurement Coordinator is located in Leduc, and reports directly to the Director, Corporate Procurement and indirectly to the Director, Western Utility.

Their primary focus is overlooking assigned complex procurements/ sourcing requirements for the Utilities Category.

This includes but is not limited to initiating, negotiating, analyzing, drafting and executing the entire sourcing cycle and Procure-to-Pay, in addition to processing Purchase Orders, expediting orders, and logistics.

The role is also responsible to support contractual and commercial matters while driving compliance with procurement & contracting policies and procedures.

The Procurement Coordinator shall ensure effective Stakeholders' Engagement to maximize collaboration and enhance the overall business performance.

The role will involve mobility as and when needed to work and support the various offices/sites while supporting other team members as might be required from time to time by the supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Execute day-to-day sourcing requests to ensure project plans and programs are met while introducing value
Ensure appropriate execution and compliance with procurement policies and procedures
Carry-out the entire sourcing process, starting from identification of Bidders, and administration of the bidding process by collaboratively engaging all stakeholders including end-users and suppliers/contractors
Conduct, analyze and evaluate proposals by comparing costs, specifications, and delivery terms to propose recommendations to drive total cost of ownership
Implement various sourcing strategies for utilities through the awarding of Purchase Orders and establishing Framework/Partnership/Blanket Agreements
Carry-out procurement/contract negotiation to secure favorable terms and conditions while maximizing value creation
Expedite all awarded commitments issued through Purchase Orders/Agreements across various regions to meet delivery targets and avoid any foreseen delay
Identify potential source of supply while conducting suppliers prequalification assessment
Participate with superiors in resolving disputes with suppliers and other external parties
Carry-out independently periodical benchmarking studies to report on the various market developments
Comply and ensure adherence to the delivery of the agreed Procurement Performance Measurements (i.e. SLA, KPIs, etc.)
Provide and update superiors with the progress status related to the execution of assigned tasks
Carry-out and ensure that all procurement processes are automated and properly implemented
Perform related duties as assigned by superiors to enable the achievement of the organization's targets

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Utilities or Construction industry, with some experience in Project Management
Preferably a technical degree with certification in procurement (i.e. CSCMP, CPSM, APICS, MCIPS)
Strong knowledge of North American Markets, Manufactures, Distributors, Suppliers and Regulations. Global market knowledge will be an asset, especially international outsourcing.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong communication and Negotiation skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability in building strong supplier working relationships
Demonstrated commitment to meeting and/or exceeding customer's expectations
Highly motivated, efficient, and focused
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Comfortable with repetitive and high attention to detail tasks
A real team player with the desire and ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done right with a "Hand's on" approach to tasks
Ability to implement systems/processes to ensure quick turnaround times of Purchase Order issuance and Invoice processing.
Results orientated
Willing and able to travel to site as required
Valid Driver's License
Proficient to Intermediate user of:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
ERP systems, ideally, JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system
This is an in-office position in Leduc, AB (Unit #110, Ave)
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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