Project Buyer

GE Vernova•Markham, ON

7d•Remote

About The Position

Key member of a dynamic and growing projects team. Procure and manage Supply Chain of goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving commercial advantage through the achievement of each project’s delivery schedule, cost, and quality goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in procurement.
Minimum 5+ years of experience working in SAP purchasing systems.
Advanced skills in Tableau, Power Query, Microsoft Access, and advanced Excel.
Proven experience supporting KPI tracking, spend analysis, supplier performance monitoring, and operational reporting.
Proven ability to build automated data workflows to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and support management decision-making.
English (Mandatory).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in project buying and strategic sourcing.
Proficiency in Oracle, Ariba, Serrala, and Oracle Primavera (P6).
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational/planning skills.
Ability to operate proactively with a sense of urgency and perform under pressure.
Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement activities aligned with project execution plans and supplier lead times to meet project schedule commitments.
Communicate procurement status regularly to project and leadership teams.
Manage supplier record additions/modifications in purchasing systems, including the collection of required supplier documentation.
Issue and manage Purchase Orders (PO), including acknowledgements, change orders, and invoice resolution.
Coordinate weekly monitoring of supplier progress, expedite deliveries, and escalate issues to Project Sourcing Leads for commercial leverage.
Manage RFQ submissions, follow-ups, and lead negotiations for products and services to achieve cost-out objectives.
Support contract negotiations and ensure executed contracts are uploaded to the Oracle Contracts Database.
Escalate supplier quality challenges and ensure recovery of costs related to quality non-conformances.
Ensure procurement data, delivery forecasts, and commitments are accurately reflected in reporting tools.
Drive supplier on-time delivery performance, proactively anticipating risks and escalating as necessary.