Senior Buyer

Hatch•Mississauga, ON

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. We bring positive change for a better world through passionately committed people. We believe in innovative ideas executed exceptionally and safely! The Team: We foster a culture where everyone contributes daily through leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is a close-knit family focused on collaboration and collective success. We are open and receptive to your new ideas. The Role: In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You’ll have the opportunity to work on large-scale international projects with multidisciplinary teams. Your contribution will positively impact our projects and organization. Your Future Manager: A responsive and engaged leader, aware of new market realities and recruiting to build tomorrow’s team. He values each team member. Your career development and well-being will be central to discussions. Approachable and available, you are his priority! The Location: Our offices, located in various cities across the region, have been specially designed to promote teamwork. Hatch recognizes the importance of social connection and regularly organizes activities that foster collaboration and team cohesion. The location offers a healthy and fulfilling work environment for your professional development! The Sr. Buyer, in close co-operation with the engineering team and other procurement team members, is essential for the purchase/delivery of project material/equipment in accordance with the schedule.

Requirements

Relevant technical qualification or trade qualification in relevant discipline
Relevant 12-18 years+ experience as a Buyer
Experience as a Buyer in local and international markets
Experience working on large or complex projects
High degree of technical aptitude and familiarity with various materials, fabrication processes and supply items
Ability to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives and strong deliverable focus
Strong technical focus with a good understanding of engineering concepts
A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
Good understanding of procurement, contracting, pre-operational verification and commissioning methodologies
Knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
A strong focus toward clients
Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements
Excellent understanding of project execution, especially materials management and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SmartPlant system (or similar) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Be involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of purchasing packages and relates to the acquisition of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction management.
Have experience in the discipline of materials/equipment acquisition including the purchase of tagged, bulk and engineered materials for projects and carry out the “Purchase Order Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of purchase orders (local and international) in accordance with the project requirements.
Develop and Implement purchasing strategy/procedures and templates/documents to be used on the project under the direction of the Project Procurement Manager.
Provide oversight, guidance and mentorship to other buyers.
Be responsible for performing the purchasing activities towards the following objectives and deliverables:
Prepare and approve bidders and support the prequalification process when required
Liaison with Package Engineer and other project disciplines to obtain and verify technical bid documents to ensure that specification is compatible with commercial documentation to form a cohesive bid document
Obtain necessary authorizations before issuing bid requests
Prepare and compile bid documents including specific and commercial clauses
Review technical specifications and other relevant documents before issuing bid requests in compliance with required conditions
Chair bidder information meetings
Receive bidder questions and obtain appropriate responses, coordinating the issuance of addenda and clarifications
Chair bid openings, coordinate, conduct bid analysis
Prepare award recommendations and issue award letters and all contractual documents
Ensure the integrity of the tendering process and administration until technical and commercial closure
Manage the bidding process including technical queries from bidders and issuance of any addenda during the bid period.
Facilitate Purchase order kick off meetings and expediting
Ensure proper control and methodology of contractual change notice to Purchase Order
Revision, claims and/or back charges in accordance with appropriate terms and conditions
Ensures proper process of Progress Payment validation process in support to Accounting for payment approval
Ensure that all purchase orders are closed out in accordance with project specific procedures/requirements
Performs award and administration of purchase orders in accordance with applicable legislation relating to corporation, taxation, custom duties and importation laws.
Expedite all project equipment/materials/documents in accordance with the expediting plan
Ensure that the data for reporting is complete and accurate.
Interface with client and project team members regarding expediting issues.
Coordination and communication with vendor and internal disciplines using iPas MP or other forms of reporting to maintain project schedules and prevent any delays
Coordinates with Quality Surveillance to ensure the scheduled inspections are performed timely and Non Conformity Reports when produced are handled efficiently to avoid any delays to the schedule handover to logistics to facilitate delivery as per the purchase order to Incoterms conditions specified.
Coordinate with logistics to facilitate delivery as per the purchase order depending on Incoterms conditions specified in the purchase order including any documentation required for export purposes.