Purchaser

Bird Construction•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchaser is accountable for executing and managing aspects of the procurement cycle for materials, sub-contracts and services, supporting all projects. This role will also assist in the identification of current strengths in the organization and support the development of immediate and long-term solutions and process improvements. This position is based in the Edmonton, AB office.

Requirements

5 years’ procurement or related experience, preferably in an industrial construction environment
Proficiency with MS Office as well as experience with Viewpoint and SAP an asset
Ability to analyze and negotiate purchasing options involving large sums of money
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation an asset
Business and/or Supply Chain Management Degree/ Diploma, and related certification an asset.
Ability to work from project sites during major project events would be an asset

Responsibilities

Assist and support in the development of project plans and activities
Prequalify, select and evaluate vendors and sub-contractors.
Continue to improve systems, processes and procedures that support estimating and the execution of projects.
Develop and/or participate in development of analytics, systems, data management, metrics, reports, and training.
Collaborate with all stakeholders (operating groups, corporate group, and finance teams) to prepare and review vendor agreements for terms, price, and acceptability of items to specification.
Consult with Project Managers/ Superintendents to determine what goods and services are needed.
Provide purchasing support to all levels of Operations including Project Managers and the Estimating team.
Support standardization of policies and transaction methods with suppliers, supplier selection and supplier management.
Drive purchasing synergies to achieve cost savings.
Collaborate on strategies to maximize cost savings and process improvement and regularly report financial analysis to leaders.
Review all existing policies, procedures and resources, and provide recommendations for improvement as needed;
Provide any recommendations to policies and procedures ensuring they are aligned to the strategic goals of the company and consistently and positively reflect the Bird corporate image;
Compile and distribute reporting requirements in multiple formats to a variety of audiences
Identify key contacts and assist in establishing and maintaining vendor relationships;
Monitor proposals, submissions, successes, failures, set up, and participate in debriefing feedback.