Procurement Administrator

Turner Construction•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform daily administrative tasks and services to facilitate work for functional business teams, specifically the Procurement department. This role involves providing professional customer service, processing administrative items, and supporting local business unit functions. The position requires developing a general knowledge of contract documents and types, generating contracts within the Procurement module system of record (e.g., SAP), and ensuring accuracy of details. Responsibilities include managing documents in systems like DocuSign, tracking Subcontractor updates and insurance renewals, assisting in bid processes, and maintaining organized filing systems. The role also involves compiling and routing agreements for execution, releasing and updating contract and insurance information, and managing Subcontractor prequalification files. Embracing company culture, values, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) activities is also a key aspect, along with providing team support and contributing innovative ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative assistant experience
High degree of detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Maintain confidential information
Work independently, with some oversight, and as part of team
Approachable, proactive, positive, and professional attitude
Professional verbal communication and written business communication skills
Able to conduct research and effectively proofread
Exhibit active listening skills and follow through on commitments
Good judgment to solve problems, escalate issues, and request prioritization of responsibilities
Computer and data entry skills, Microsoft suite of applications, collaborative meeting platforms, and general office equipment
Familiar with Procurement systems and DocuSign

Nice To Haves

College degree and/or relevant administrative skills certification
Construction, Purchasing, Procurement, or other related experience

Responsibilities

Provide professional customer service and positive interactions while processing day-to-day administrative items and supporting local business unit function (e.g., Procurement department).
Perform administrative services including processing mail, overnight mailings, photocopying, filing, managing phone lists, processing invoices, and ordering supplies and stationery.
Edit and assemble documents and reports.
Engage professionally with others to address and discuss information and assist with general inquiries; provide appropriate escalation.
Develop general knowledge of contract documents, understand contract types, and select correct contract forms to support Procurement activities.
Generate contracts within Procurement module system of record (e.g., SAP) and ensure accuracy of details.
Upload documents into DocuSign system, maintain Subcontractors’ updates, and track through to completion while maintaining executed contracts.
Maintain organized filing system and coordinate document retrieval.
Track Certificate of Insurance (CoI) renewals and maintain up-to-date documentation and details in system of record.
Assist in development of bid lists for trade items, coordinate pre-bid meetings, may distribute bid documents, and assist in receiving bids.
Assist in preparation of assigned spreadsheets to confirm bidder compliance with contract documents.
Conduct prequalification research and follow-up with subcontractors to assist in completion of prequalification process.
As directed, contact vendors and subcontractors during bidding phases to determine coverage of trade items and identify problems and forward to Procurement Agent.
Receive questions from bidders and obtain clarification through Procurement Agent (or bid period Request for Information (RFI) Lead) and forward answers to bidders.
Track and request missing or expiring insurance, verify insurance requirements for compliance with agreements, and follow up with stakeholders as required until resolved.
Proofread work before presenting to Procurement Agent/Manager for signature.
Compile and route agreements for execution using DocuSign system.
Release and update contract and insurances; update halt codes within Procurement database as directed.
Organize Procurement documentation for distribution and filing.
Organize local distribution and storage of executed contracts, agreements, and related documents in shared document system.
Manage Subcontractor prequalification files; obtain and enter values for current Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and financials into Prequalification system.
Embrace company culture, values, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) activities across company.
Provide team support and relief of others' job duties during times of need (e.g., lunch, breaks, illness, vacation).
Contribute innovative ideas for continuous improvement and effectiveness of team.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities assigned.