Buyer

PCL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is responsible for purchasing materials, assets, and services in a cost-effective and ethical manner, meeting all required criteria. This role involves identifying and selecting vendors, developing commodity knowledge, creating purchase documents, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The Buyer also plays a key role in risk identification and mitigation, coordinating the purchasing process with suppliers, preparing and analyzing requests for quotes, and resolving conflicts. Additionally, this position contributes to streamlining processes and introducing initiatives for value creation and efficiency, while also maintaining preventive maintenance requirements and minor repairs for operating equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s diploma or degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
1 year of experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.

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.