Purchasing Agent Co-op - Toronto, Canada - Multiplex

Multiplex

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Reference:

BMC/1774268
Date posted:
24Jan2024
Application Close Date:
23Feb2024At Multiplex, we shape skylines across the globe. As a pioneering construction business, we build complex, iconic and sustainable structures that stand the test of time and add to the economic, cultural and community life in the areas we operate. We have the boldness to take on projects others say can't be done. We have the entrepreneurial spirit to challenge preconceived ideas. We have the determination to unlock and deliver value where others cannot see it.

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent Co-op to join our team

***The Purchasing Agent connects our site teams with Multiplex's trusted suppliers to provide needed materials, equipment, services and products for the delivery to our projects. This position will require working with our site teams to plan and understand project needs so that orders arrive on site in a Just-in-Time basis. The key to success in this position will be strong, quick communication with our site teams and supplier partners and inbound and outbound shipments. Cross functional discussions will be critical with site, the safety department, legal, marketing and communications and the finance department. Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.

OUR VALUES

We have Grit - We are Collaborative - We Care About People - We Keep It Real

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive requisitions from multiple sites and create a purchase order along with placing the order with the appropriate supplier
Assist Buyer(s) with any questions they may have on product or appropriate supplier
Perform 3 point match with Requisition, Purchase Order and Packing Slip; coordinate with the A/P team to process the invoice
Assist with input in the rental tracker for all tools and equipment that are rented on site
Assist with input and tracking of inventory at head office and sites.
Reach out to vendors for budgetary pricing based on information provided by the Procurement Manager
Document and elevate any supplier performance issues to the Procurement Manager
Assist with unit rate data entry for a variety of Division 1 items under various cost codes
Generally assist with processing orders

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Equivalent of completion of a postsecondary degree/diploma program in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, Business Administration, Construction Management or another related field
2 years direct work experience in a purchasing or procurement capacity with direct focus on construction consumables and rentals
Onsite construction management experience is strongly preferred

Required Skills:

Strong technical/computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Multitasking and timemanagement skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
Highly organized and detailoriented

Work Environment

Fast paced, dynamic and innovative work environment
If visiting a project site, high possibility of exposure to hazardous materials
Sitting, standing, walking, bending, light lifting, climbing stairs
A teamoriented and progressive workplace that recognizes and rewards the "outside the box" approach
Dedicated to developing successful employees
We invest in our people and provide a wealth of career development opportunities across job functions
Multiplex is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment._
Multiplex is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on status in a protected class._
Multiplex believes in a culture of honesty and openness that is rooted in our want for continual improvement. We show this commitment through our accreditations to ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, 45001:2018 and COR 2020_